In the quiet Odena community of Sylacauga, Alabama, the life of Michael Lionel Wells, a 45-year-old Black / African American man, was tragically cut short on August 15, 2024. Known affectionately as 'Big Mike' or 'Mr. Like That,' Wells was a pillar of his community, recognized for his role as a dedicated father, coach, mentor, and community leader. His sudden and violent death sent ripples of shock and grief through all who knew him.
On that Thursday, deputies and medics were dispatched t
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