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James Lang

Case from New Orleans, LA dated Nov 09, 2016

Victim Details

James Lang

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

New Orleans

LA

2016-11-09

2016-11-09

52

James

Lang

07/09/2026


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James Lang Sr., a 91-year-old male, passed away in New Orleans, Louisiana. Known affectionately as 'Slick' to many in his community, he was born in Walls, Louisiana, on January 7, 1930, to Luke Lang and Mandy Williams. For many years, he was a familiar face on the docks, having been employed with the International Longshoreman's Association Local 3000 from 1965 until his retirement in 1992.

Retirement did not mean a life of leisure for Mr. Lang; instead, he dedicated his time to serving h ...
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  • Coroner IDs 3 killed in homicides | Crime/Police - NOLA.com
  • James Lang, age 52 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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