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Cedric Hayes Jr

Case from Tallahassee, FL dated Jun 12, 2016

Victim Details

Cedric Hayes Jr

Male

Black / African American

Tallahassee

FL

2016-06-12

26

Cedric

Hayes Jr

06/24/2026

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Cedric Hayes Jr., a 26-year-old African American male from Tallahassee, FL, tragically passed away on June 12, 2016. His body was discovered in a car on Crawfordville Highway, near the corner of Ross Road, around 5 a.m. The Leon County Sheriff's Office identified his death as a homicide and launched an investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding his untimely demise.

Cedric Hayes Jr. was a graduate of Rickards High School and held a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice ...
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  • Deputies Identify Body found in Car on Crawfordville Highway
  • Family identifies man found dead in Tallahassee
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