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James Jim Duckett

Case from Shelbyville, KY dated Nov 10, 2008

Victim Details

James "Jim" Duckett

June 8, 2024

Male

White / Caucasian

Shelbyville

KY

2008-11-10

1965-06-26

43

James Jim Duckett

James Jim

Duckett

07/09/2026


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Do you know who murdered James \Jim\ Duckett in 2008?
In the quiet, rural landscape of Shelbyville, Kentucky, a horrific scene unfolded in November of 2008, forever altering the lives of one family. James 'Jim' Duckett, a 43-year-old male, was found brutally murdered inside his own home, leaving a community in shock and a family desperate for answers. A former military police officer, Duckett had moved to Shelbyville to be closer to his sister and her family following the deaths of their parents. He was known for his kind nature and his willingness ...
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