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James Kiernan

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Jul 24, 1975

Victim Details

James Kiernan

Male

Los-angeles

CA

1975-07-24

35

James

Kiernan

07/15/2026

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James Kiernan, a 35-year-old actor, tragically lost his life on July 24, 1975, in Venice, Los Angeles, California. Kiernan was gunned down in a drive-by shooting after attending an acting class. He was walking to his car with actress Barbara Colby when the attack occurred. Colby, who was also killed in the incident, was a well-known actress at the time, having appeared in several television series. The shooting took place in a parking area, and both victims were shot without any apparent warning ...
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  • Barbara Colby - Wikipedia
  • Death date of 1975-07-24 (Sorted by Popularity Ascending) - IMDb
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