Crime & Justice

Alabama Mayor Kills Self After Right-Wing Blog Outs His Cross-Dressing

‘SHOULD ALL BE ASHAMED’

Bubba Copeland shot himself in front of police on Friday, days after he begged 1819 News not to expose his private life.

Josh Fiallo
Josh Fiallo 

Breaking News Reporter

Bubba Copeland, wearing a button-up shirt and blazer, smiles in a headshot.
Office of Mayor Bubba Copeland
Josh Fiallo

Josh Fiallo

Breaking News Reporter

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