In the quiet woods behind his home in Leeds, Alabama, a day of hunting ended in tragedy for Mark W. Benefield. The 63-year-old male was found deceased on January 31, 2015. Initial reports from investigators suggested that he appeared to have sustained an accidental gunshot wound while he was hunting.
Born on April 19, 1951, Benefield was a graduate of Leeds High School in 1969 and remained a resident of the area throughout his life. He was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. His s
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