Cory Watts

Death by Force

Cory Watts, a 22-year-old from Alexandria, Virginia, tragically died on July 10, 1985, as a result of a gunshot wound. Cory had previously suffered a severe head injury from a motorcycle accident in 1982, which left him disabled. His mother, Cordelia Watts, was deeply affected by the accident and the subsequent legal battles that ensued. The family filed a $10 million lawsuit against the manufacturer of the helmet Cory was wearing during the accident, claiming that the helmet was improperly cert ...Read More

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Cory Watts – Disability Day of Mourning