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Xavier Cobbs

Case from Jackson, MS dated Jul 08, 2018

Victim Details

Xavier Cobbs

Male

Black / African American

Jackson

MS

2018-07-08

25

Xavier

Cobbs

06/26/2026

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Xavier Cobbs, a 25-year-old Black man from Jackson, Mississippi, was known by the nickname “Zay” and is remembered online as a young cook who worked at a local Zaxby’s restaurant and had come up through Jackson schools such as Provine High School. Friends and relatives posting on memorial pages describe him in brief but affectionate notes, speaking of how deeply he was missed, the kind of person whose absence leaves a visible gap in the lives of those who loved him.

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  • The Clarion Ledger: Fatal carjacking brings weekend homicides to 3 in Jackson
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    Hey everyone,
    I've been thinking a lot about Xavier "Zay" Rapheal Cobbs and the impact he had on ... ...Read More
    05/10/2023
    Hey everyone,
    I’ve been following the tragic case of Xavier "Zay" Rapheal Cobbs and it’s real... ...Read More
    04/17/2023
    Has anyone else been following Xavier "Zay" Cobbs' case out of Jackson? It's so upsetting that it's ... ...Read More
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