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James Laran Calhoun

Case from Winter-park, FL dated Apr 25, 2022

Victim Details

James Laran Calhoun

Male

Winter-park

FL

2022-04-25

42

James

Laran Calhoun

07/15/2026

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James Laran Calhoun, aged 42, tragically lost his life on April 25, 2022, in Winter Park, Florida. The incident occurred in the home he shared with his wife, Emma Cain, and their youngest son. The couple had recently opened their home to a family friend, Shane Shearer, who was in need of a place to stay. On the night of the tragedy, an argument broke out, leading Shearer to fatally shoot both Calhoun and Cain before turning the gun on himself. The couple's 17-year-old son managed to escape the h ...
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  • WESH: Officials identify 3 dead in apparent murder-suicide in Winter Park
  • WKMG: 3 found dead in apparent double murder-suicide near Winter Park
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    I can't stop thinking about how James and Emma's son must be feeling after everything he's been thro... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else noticed how often good-hearted people like James and Emma end up victims of these aw... ...Read More
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