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James Shoemake

Death by Force
Case Description
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James R. Shoemake, a 38-year-old male, was killed on June 1, 1986, in Stonewall, Louisiana. Shoemake, who was a former president of the Shreveport chapter of the Bandidos motorcycle club, was shot to death along with Lloyd Dale Randolph, 33, by Dennis Baker, 31, during an altercation at Baker's trailer home. The incident was reportedly triggered by an argument over the title to a motor vehicle that escalated into a violent confrontation.

According to police reports, Baker claimed self-def ...Read More
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    • Victim Details

    James R. Shoemake

    Male

    Stonewall

    LA

    1986-06-01

    38

    James

    Shoemake

    11/16/2025

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