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Incident Report

YCSD Emergency Services received a 911 call reporting the discovery of two bodies.

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Two victims found shot in Tyler Ave home

The Crime Beat column reports: Two shooting victims discovered in a Tyler Avenue home

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Vanessa Pruitt biography

After growing up in Alabama, Vanessa moved to Oxford to overcome a devastating loss.

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Vanessa Pruitt interview

The detectives met with Vanessa the morning after she found the bodies.

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Robert Pruitt biography

Robert Pruitt was found shot to death in his home alongside another person his wife could not identify.

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Neighbor canvass

YCSD investigators spoke to neighbors to see if they'd noticed anything around the Pruitt residence.

Measurements and evidence locations at the crime scene

Crime scene diagram

A diagram showing the details of the room where the bodies were found.

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Evidence inventory

CSU provided a preliminary inventory of evidence collected at the Tyler Avenue crime scene.

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Officer Pettimore interview

Officer Lewis Pettimore was directing traffic at Tyler Ave. & Lamar Blvd. for the Street Party on the night of February 19th.

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Gary Rayburn biography

Gary floundered in life until Robert Pruitt became his friend and role model.

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Gary Rayburn interview

The detectives spoke to Robert Pruitt's law partner about Pruitt's business and personal relationships.

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Mira Lee biography

After a devastating heartbreak, Mira set her sights on a career.

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Mira Lee interview

The detectives spoke to Pruitt & Rayburn's secretary/receptionist about her late boss and his partner.

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Rick Gill biography

Rick works well with his hands and struggles to control his sharp temper.

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Rick Gill interview

The detectives spoke to a man who reportedly threatened Robert Pruitt.

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Oliver Lee interview

The detectives talked to Mira's father about her activities the night of the killings.

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Rayburn alibi canvass

Investigators spoke to Gary Rayburn's neighbors and others about his whereabouts.

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Coroner's Summary Report - victim #1

The coroner provided a preliminary report on the autopsy of Robert Pruitt.

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Coroner's Summary Report - victim #2

The coroner provided a preliminary report on the autopsy of the second shooting victim.

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Jackie Woodruff interview

The detectives talked to Jackie about her dispute with Robert Pruitt.

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Jackie Woodruff biography

Jackie blamed Robert Pruitt for the time she served in prison.

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Criminal history – Wayne Fisher

YCSD investigators ran a check on Wayne Fisher's criminal history in the State of Mississippi.

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Wayne Fisher biography

After a rocky past, Wayne's prospects finally improved after going into business with his son.

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Places of Interest map

This map shows locations in Yoknapatawpha County relevant to the investigation.

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Archive: Pruitt to defend accused killer

From the Oxford Weekly Planet archives… The Crime Beat reports

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