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FBI Investigates 39-Year-Old Dennoriss Richardson's Hanging Death in September in Colbert County, Alabama

Nov 2, 2024, 05:20 PM

The FBI is conducting an investigation into the death of Dennoriss Richardson, a 39-year-old Black man found hanging in an abandoned house in rural Colbert County, Alabama. Local sheriff's deputies discovered Richardson's body in September, approximately miles away from his home. The investigation was initiated following a request from the local sheriff, amid concerns from community members regarding potential misconduct by local law enforcement. Richardson's wife has expressed fears that her husband's death may be linked to a lawsuit he filed against the local police department earlier this year. The circumstances surrounding his death have raised alarm within the community, with residents reportedly living in fear of retaliation.