North Mississippi prosecutor John Champion dies

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: September 04, 2022 6:57 PM CT | Published: September 04, 2022 6:54 PM CT

John Champion, the North Mississippi district attorney who prosecuted two trials in one of the most brutal murders in the state’s history, has died after a long illness.

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Ron Maxey

Ron Maxey is a Memphis native with 45 years of journalism experience in the city and surrounding area. 

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