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James Hanks

Case from Polk-city, FL dated Dec 30, 2017

Victim Details

James Hanks

Male

White / Caucasian

Polk-city

FL

2017-12-30

65

James

Hanks

06/26/2026

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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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  • WFLA: Sheriff: KY man visiting Polk Co. kills nephew, shoots niece before turning gun on himself
  • Man shoots, kills nephew, injures niece before killing self in Polk City
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    I've been thinking a lot about how tragic events like the death of James Hanks in Polk City might af... ...Read More
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