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Vernon Lester

Case from Jonestown, MS dated Apr 13, 2018

Victim Details

Vernon Lester

Male

Black / African American

Jonestown

MS

2018-04-13

31

Vernon

Lester

07/13/2026

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In the small town of Jonestown, Mississippi, the night of April 13, 2018, ended in tragedy with the death of 31-year-old Vernon Lester. The fatal encounter occurred at a local bar, where Lester was shot and killed. The incident prompted an investigation by the Coahoma County Sheriff's Office, as Jonestown reportedly had only a single part-time police officer at the time.

Authorities identified 38-year-old Danny Mattox as the man responsible for the shooting and he was subsequently arreste ...
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  • Man charged in Coahoma County murder - Action News 5
  • Suspect charged in Jonestown shooting - The Delta News
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