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Archive Home > 2008 > November > 21 > Man who beat transient claims honorable intent

Man who beat transient claims honorable intent

Lyell William Cox sentenced to nearly 6 years in attack

By Cindy Powers / The Bulletin
November 21, 2008

A man who clubbed a transient seven times with a metal bat — causing severe head injuries and breaking his arm — said he did not intend to hurt the victim, just drive him away from a northeast Bend apartment complex.

Lyell William Cox, 56, said he was defending residents of....

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