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James Cole

Case from Orlando, FL dated Apr 20, 2018

Victim Details

James Cole

Male

White / Caucasian

Orlando

FL

2018-04-20

53

James

Cole

07/19/2026

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James Cole, a 53-year-old bail bondsman from Orlando, Florida, was found shot to death inside his business on April 20, 2018. Cole's body was discovered after family members requested a welfare check when they were unable to reach him by phone. The Orange County Sheriff's Office responded to the call and found Cole deceased at his office on Michigan Street. The investigation revealed that Cole had been targeted, though the exact motive remained unclear at the time.

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  • WESH: Bail bondsman killed in shooting at his business in Orlando, officials say
  • Man charged with murder in bail bonds business homicide
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