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James Ryan Burch

Case from Croom, MD dated Jan 18, 2015

Victim Details

James Ryan Burch

Male

White / Caucasian

Croom

MD

2015-01-18

31

James

Ryan Burch

07/17/2026

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In the early hours of a Sunday morning in Croom, Maryland, a dispute between two acquaintances tragically escalated, leaving one man dead and another facing a murder charge. James Ryan Burch, a 31-year-old male, was fatally shot on January 18, 2015. The incident occurred just before 3 a.m. in the 7000 block of Crain Highway. When patrol officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Burch suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • James Ryan Burch (1983-2015) - Find a Grave...
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    I keep thinking about the close relationship between James and Lemuel. They were acquaintances, righ... ...Read More
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