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Benjamin Anthony Hairston

Case from Danville, VA dated Nov 13, 2018

Victim Details

Benjamin Anthony Hairston

Male

Black / African American

Danville

VA

2018-11-13

69

Benjamin

Anthony Hairston

07/02/2026

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Benjamin Anthony Hairston, a 69-year-old man, was found deceased in his Danville, Virginia, residence on November 13, 2018. His death was determined to be a result of gun violence and was investigated as a homicide.

The subsequent investigation by the Danville Police Department led to the arrest of a suspect, David Preston Moss. Moss was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Hairston's death. Investigators believe the motive for the killing was a 'hit' related to a debt amou ...
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  • Police: Man facing murder charges following homicide
  • WSLS: Leads coming in after Danville man possibly shot to death
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