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James Kenneth Avera, a 57-year-old white male from Augusta, GA, was found dead on December 4, 2017, in what authorities described as a botched murder-suicide attempt. The incident occurred at his residence on Karian Drive. According to reports, Avera was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:15 a.m. after being shot at least once. An unidentified woman, who lived with Avera, was also critically injured in the shooting and was rushed to Augusta University Medical Center for treatment.
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James Kenneth Avera
Female
White / Caucasian
Augusta
GA
2017-12-04
57
James
Kenneth Avera
11/08/2025






