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Ayla Roxanne Hopper

Case from Walnut, MS dated Jul 06, 2017

Victim Details

Ayla Roxanne Hopper

Female

White / Caucasian

Walnut

MS

2017-07-06

29

Ayla

Roxanne Hopper

07/07/2026

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In the quiet town of Walnut, Mississippi, a tragedy unfolded on July 6, 2017, shattering the community's sense of peace. Ayla Roxanne Hopper, a 29-year-old Caucasian female, was found deceased in her home on County Road 303. She was not alone; alongside her was the body of 51-year-old Paul Joel Koster. The discovery of their bodies launched a double homicide investigation that would soon lead to multiple arrests.

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  • 4 arrested in connection with north Mississippi double homicide
  • Man given life without parole in Tippah county double homicide
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