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Bernard Williams

Case from Jackson, MS dated Feb 25, 2020

Victim Details

Bernard Williams

Male

Black / African American

Jackson

MS

2020-02-25

44

Bernard

Williams

07/13/2026

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In the winter of 2020, the life of 44-year-old Bernard Williams was tragically cut short in Jackson, Mississippi. On February 25th, his body was discovered in a trash can situated behind a vacant house on McDowell Road. The cause of his death was determined to be from gunshot wounds. The grim discovery of Mr. Williams, a male victim, initiated a homicide investigation.

The subsequent police work led to the arrest of a suspect in connection with the murder. The individual taken into custod ...
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  • https://www.wlbt.com: Man found in trash can behind Jackson home died of gunshot wounds, coroner says
  • The Clarion Ledger: Coroner: Man found in trash can behind vacant home in Jackson shot to death
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