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Randall Scott Whetzel

Case from Vinton, VA dated Jul 28, 2016

Victim Details

Randall Scott Whetzel

Male

White / Caucasian

Vinton

VA

2016-07-28

36

Randall

Scott Whetzel

06/30/2026

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In the summer of 2016, the life of Randall Scott Whetzel, a 36-year-old male, was brought to a tragic end in Vinton, Virginia. On July 28th, events unfolded that left the community in shock and a family grappling with a profound loss.

Whetzel was found deceased in a local residence, the victim of a violent act. The investigation into his death soon revealed a heart-wrenching scenario. Law enforcement determined that Whetzel had been killed by his fiancé. The tragic event was compounded b ...
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  • www.roanoke.com: Mother of man killed in Vinton murder-suicide says partner was victim of mental illness
  • www.roanoke.com: Vinton police investigating death of couple
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    I can't stop thinking about the impact this tragedy must've had on the Vinton community, especially ... ...Read More
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