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Visitation Held for Killed Suspect After Midland City Hostage Situation

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Updated: 2/23 4:42 pm
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WPMI) Visitation was held this afternoon in Pensacola for the man who held an Alabama boy hostage for a week.

65-year old Jimmy Lee Dykes was shot by federal agents on February 4th in Midland City.

Dykes shot and killed Ethan's bus driver Charles Poland January 29th.

He grabbed 5-year old Ethan and held him in a bunker for six days.

Dykes’ daughter lives in northwest Florida.

No word on funeral arrangements.

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Dmacc502 - 2/23/2013 4:07 AM
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Prayers for the man and his daughter.
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