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James Sapone

Case from Saint-louis, MO dated Mar 18, 2019

Victim Details

James Sapone

Male

White / Caucasian

Saint-louis

MO

2019-03-18

48

James

Sapone

07/19/2026

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On the evening of March 18, 2019, James Anthony Sapone, a 48-year-old man, was with his fiancée in St. Louis, Missouri. The couple was walking to their parked car in the vicinity of Cherokee Street and Iowa Avenue after 9 p.m. when their night took a tragic turn. They were suddenly confronted by assailants intent on robbing them and stealing their vehicle. An altercation broke out, and in the ensuing struggle, a firearm was discharged.

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  • stltoday.com: Artist shot to death in attempted robbery on St. Louis' Cherokee Street
  • KMOV.com: Police searching for car wanted in connection with South City homicide
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    I've been following the details of the tragic event involving James Anthony Sapone, and one thing th... ...Read More
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