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James Lamont Thomas

Death by Force
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James Lamont Thomas, a 19-year-old from Columbia, South Carolina, tragically passed away on July 5, 2020. Born on November 21, 2000, in Battle Creek, Michigan, James was a vibrant young man who attended Lower Richland High School. He was an active member of the school's basketball team, contributing to their championship victory in 2017. James was also involved in the AAU basketball team for several years. His unexpected death left a profound impact on his family and friends.

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    Victim Details

    James Lamont Thomas

    Male

    Black / African American

    Columbia

    SC

    2020-07-05

    19

    James

    Lamont Thomas

    11/13/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been thinking about James's time on the basketball courts. From what I've gathered, he was a ... ...Read More
    07/01/2024
    I came across a post about James Lamont Thomas, and it hit me hard to see a young life like his ende... ...Read More
    09/22/2023
    I wanted to bring up something that’s been bothering me about James Lamont Thomas’s case. We kno... ...Read More
    03/03/2023
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