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James Costello

Case from Tarpon-springs, FL dated Nov 13, 2018

Victim Details

James Costello

Male

White / Caucasian

Tarpon-springs

FL

2018-11-13

68

James

Costello

06/22/2026

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James Costello, a 68-year-old resident of Tarpon Springs, Florida, tragically lost his life on November 13, 2018. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning at his home on Lonesome Pine Lane. According to police reports, James was shot and killed by his 25-year-old son, Evan James Costello. The fatal shooting was the culmination of an argument between the father and son, which escalated after Evan's dog ingested one of James's medications. Following a visit to the veterinarian, tens ...
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  • Slain father: ‘If something happens to me, it’s going to be my son.’
  • WFLA: Tarpon Springs man, 25, killed dad; called 911 to report shooting, police say
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    This case has been weighing on my mind a lot, especially after learning about the hi... ...Read More
    11/26/2024
    Did anyone else catch the part about Evan's struggle with his mental health? I can’t help but thin... ...Read More
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    I've been following the James Costello case, and one point that really gets to me is how neighbors d... ...Read More
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