James Hanks, a 65-year-old Caucasian male, tragically lost his life on December 30, 2017, in Polk City, Florida. The incident occurred when Rickie Gene Stipe, a 68-year-old man from Kentucky, shot James Hanks and his wife, Kathleen Hanks, before turning the gun on himself. According to reports, Stipe, who was visiting his relatives in Florida, had been suffering from untreated schizophrenia. On the day of the incident, Stipe became increasingly upset, leading to a confrontation with James Hanks.
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