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James Edward Rapp

Case from Saint-petersburg, FL dated Jan 28, 2014

Victim Details

James Edward Rapp

Male

White / Caucasian

Saint-petersburg

FL

2014-01-28

67

James

Edward Rapp

07/06/2026

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James Edward Rapp, a 67-year-old white male, was found murdered in his home in St. Petersburg, Florida, on January 28, 2014. The tragic incident occurred at 2840 17th Avenue North, where he lived with his roommate, Paula Witthaus, a 54-year-old white female. Both victims were discovered brutally murdered inside their residence. The case has been a significant focus for the St. Petersburg Police Department, which continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

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    It's been nearly a decade since that horrific day in January 2014, and the murders of James Rapp and... ...Read More
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    James and Paula's case is one that's really been tugging at my heart. I came across an article that ... ...Read More
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