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John Bell Austin Sr

Case from Madison-heights, VA dated Oct 01, 2019

Victim Details

John Bell Austin Sr

Male

Black / African American

Madison-heights

VA

2019-10-01

83

John

Bell Austin Sr

07/25/2026

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In the quiet community of Madison Heights, Virginia, the life of 83-year-old John Bell Austin Sr. came to a tragic and unexpected end on October 1, 2019. A beloved member of his community and a faithful member of the St. Paul Baptist Church in Forest, Virginia, John was known for his love of the outdoors, particularly hunting and fishing, and his deep devotion to his family and church. His peaceful life was shattered that Tuesday afternoon when Amherst County deputies responded to a report of a ...
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  • NewsAdvance.com : UPDATE: Son charged in slaying of Amherst County man
  • https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/shooting-in-amherst-results-in-one-dead/
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about John's dedication to his faith and the role it played in his life. ... ...Read More
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    I was just reading about the tragic passing of John Bell Austin Sr., and I can’t help but think ab... ...Read More
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