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Taylor Jade Cornett

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a tragic January evening in Hazard, Kentucky, the life of 12-year-old Taylor Jade Cornett was cut short in a burst of violence that also claimed the lives of her father and a cousin. Taylor, a sixth-grade student at R.W. Combs Elementary School, was a vibrant and caring young girl, known for her love of basketball and her compassionate nature, often volunteering at her church to help cancer patients.

The incident unfolded in the parking lot of Hazard Community and Technical College on ...Read More
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  • hazard-herald.com: Triple murder conviction upheld
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    Victim Details

    Taylor Jade Cornett

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Hazard

    KY

    2013-01-15

    12

    Taylor

    Jade Cornett

    12/03/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I recently stumbled upon some photos of Taylor's memorial, and it's truly moving to see how the comm... ...Read More
    08/06/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the safety measures (or lack thereof) during custody exchanges, espec... ...Read More
    05/21/2024
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