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Lewis Cox, a 16-year-old male from Mattoon, Illinois, tragically lost his life on April 27, 1968. The circumstances surrounding his death were both shocking and heartbreaking for the local community. Lewis, a young Caucasian teenager, was found dead at his family�s farm located northwest of Mattoon. The cause of death was determined to be multiple gunshot wounds inflicted by a .22-caliber pistol.

The investigation into Lewis Cox's death quickly revealed that he was one of five children mu ...Read More

Victim Details

Lewis Cox

Male

White / Caucasian

Mattoon

IL

1968-04-27

16

Lewis

Cox

05/26/2026