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Jo Ann Thompson

Case from King-and-queen-court-house, VA dated May 11, 2018

Victim Details

Jo Ann D. Thompson

Female

White / Caucasian

King-and-queen-court-house

VA

2018-05-11

55

Jo Ann

Thompson

07/18/2026

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In the quiet community of King and Queen Court House, Virginia, a domestic tragedy unfolded, claiming the life of 55-year-old Jo Ann D. Thompson. A White female, she was found on the back deck of her residence with a single gunshot wound.

The incident, which occurred on May 11, 2018, prompted a call to local authorities regarding a shooting. Upon their arrival at the home, deputies were met with a tense situation. A brief standoff ensued with the victim's husband, 58-year-old Bernie Lee T ...
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  • WTKR.com: Virginia woman found dead on back deck; husband arrested for murder
  • Sheriff: Child present when man murdered his wife
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