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James Shores

Death by Force
Case Description
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James Shores, a 66-year-old retired game warden from Chipley, Florida, was tragically murdered on April 19, 2014. Shores, affectionately known as "Coon," was found shot to death on his property. The investigation revealed that Shores had encountered two men, Zachary Taylor Wood and Dillon Rafsky, on his land following a burglary. The men brutally beat, bound, and shot Shores execution-style before attempting to set his body on fire. This heinous act shocked the local community and led to a thoro ...Read More
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  • View James Shores's Obituary on chipleypaper.com and share memories
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    Victim Details

    James Shores

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Chipley

    FL

    2014-04-19

    66

    James

    Shores

    11/26/2025

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