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Murder of Willie Brooks in Cedar Rapids remains unsolved
The 49-year-old Willie Junior Brooks was found shot to death outside 412 15th St SE Cedar Rapids. Investigators, including the Cold Case Unit, identified a person of interest but have not arrested a suspect. Brooks, known for drugs and petty theft, had lived with Brenna Griffith since the 1970s and left behind six children.
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the Gazette
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