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James Sasser

Case from Sarasota, FL dated Sep 13, 2016

Victim Details

James Sasser

Male

White / Caucasian

Sarasota

FL

2016-09-13

31

James

Sasser

07/10/2026

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James Sasser, a 31-year-old resident of Sarasota, Florida, was found dead on September 13, 2016. His body was discovered in the doorway of a neighboring home on Rita Street, where he had sustained fatal gunshot wounds. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies found Sasser's body lying in the doorway, with visible gunshot wounds to his head and body. A black shotgun was found next to him, along with three spent shells, ind ...
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  • Sarasota Herald: Man found fatally shot in doorway was a neighbor
  • Man found fatally shot in doorway was a neighbor
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