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Edward Earl Fox

Death by Force
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Edward Earl Fox, aged 57, tragically lost his life on November 27, 2017, in Jackson, Mississippi. The circumstances surrounding his death were deeply unsettling, as it was the result of a violent altercation. According to reports, Fox was shot and killed during an argument over repairs to a property. This incident occurred while he was in the process of moving into a new home in North Jackson.

The investigation into Fox's death led to the arrest of Clinton Smith, a 30-year-old man who w ...Read More
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  • The Clarion Ledger: Arrest made in Monday night homicide of man moving into new home
  • One arrested and charged with killing 57-year-old moving into Jackson home
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    Victim Details

    Edward Earl Fox

    Male

    Black / African American

    Jackson

    MS

    2017-11-27

    57

    Edward

    Earl Fox

    11/09/2025

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