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James Funk

Case from Novelty, MO dated Nov 17, 2014

Victim Details

Name

James Funk

Gender

Male

City

Novelty

State

Date Of Death

2014-11-17

Age At Death

First Name

James

Last Name

Funk

Last Updated

07/24/2026

Case Description

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On November 17, 2014, a tragic incident unfolded on a farm southeast of Novelty, Missouri, involving a hunting party from Illinois. James Funk, a 31-year-old male from Mascoutah, Illinois, was participating in a deer hunt in Knox County with a group that included family members. The group was conducting a deer drive, a hunting strategy where some members move through the area to push game toward other stationary hunters. It was during this maneuver around 2:00 p.m. that the excursion took a fata ...

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FOX2now.com: Man dies after being shot during Missouri hunt

Knox Hunting Accident - The Edina Sentinel

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James Funk

Case from Novelty, MO dated Nov 17, 2014

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