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John Rafter Jr

Death by Force
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John Rafter Jr., a 48-year-old resident of Powhatan, Virginia, was tragically found dead on December 9, 2016. His death was the result of a shotgun blast to the head, which was later ruled a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The incident occurred in his home, where his 13-year-old son discovered the gruesome scene after John failed to wake him up for school. The boy immediately called 911, reporting that his father's face was severely damaged and that there was blood everywhe ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    John Rafter Jr

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Powhatan

    VA

    2016-12-09

    48

    John

    Rafter Jr

    12/03/2025

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    Has anyone else dug into the timeline of events surrounding John's murder? It seems a bit concerning... ...Read More
    10/03/2024
    Has anyone else been thinking about the timeline in John's case and how it might have affected the i... ...Read More
    08/01/2024
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    10/03/2023
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