William Louis Simpson murdered or death by force in Mechanicsville, Virginia.

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William Louis Simpson Jr., aged 59, passed away on October 9, 2018, in Mechanicsville, Virginia. The tragic incident was a result of an apparent murder-suicide involving his father, William Louis Simpson Sr., aged 84. According to reports, deputies from the Hanover County Sheriff's Office responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up call at the Simpson residence on Cold Harbor Road. Upon arrival, they discovered the bodies of both men, each showing obvious signs of trauma.

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Legacy.com: William Simpson, Obituary (1959 - 2018) - Legacy Remembers

WTVR.com: Deputies: Hanover father shoots son, himself in apparent murder-suicide

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Victim Details

name

William Louis Simpson, Jr.

gender

Male

city

Mechanicsville

state

Date of Death

2018-10-09

Age at Death

First Name

William

Last Name

Louis Simpson

Last Updated

11/13/2025

William Louis Simpson
Death by Force

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William Louis Simpson
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