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James Ito

Death by Force
Case Description
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James Ito, a 17-year-old Japanese American, tragically lost his life on December 6, 1942, at the Manzanar War Relocation Center in California. His death occurred during a period of significant unrest within the internment camp, known as the Manzanar Riot. This event was marked by heightened tensions between the internees and the camp administration, exacerbated by the broader context of World War II and the forced relocation and internment of Japanese Americans following the attack on Pearl Harb ...Read More
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  • "Camp America" 1942-1946: Journey to Manzanar — Past and Present
  • Homicide in camp | Densho Encyclopedia
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    Victim Details

    James Ito

    Male

    North East Asian (Mongol, Tibetan, Korean Japanese, etc)

    Manzanar

    CA

    1942-12-06

    17

    James

    Ito

    11/29/2025

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    I've been reading about the tragic events at Manzanar, and something struck me about the aftermath o... ...Read More
    12/13/2024
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    08/09/2023
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