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James Franklin Stepp III

Case from Hendersonville, NC dated Jul 03, 2019

Victim Details

James Franklin Stepp III

Male

White / Caucasian

Hendersonville

NC

2019-07-03

48

James

Franklin Stepp III

07/01/2026

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James Franklin Stepp III, a 48-year-old white male from Hendersonville, NC, tragically lost his life on July 3, 2019. Stepp, affectionately known as "Jim" or "Pup," was a lifelong resident of Henderson County and a member of Living Water Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and riding his Harley Davidson. His sudden death left a void in the lives of his family and friends, who remember him for his unwavering love and dedication to his son, James Franklin Stepp IV, and his ...
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  • https://www.wspa.com/news/man-dies-after-shooting-on-brooklyn-ave-in-hendersonville/
  • WLOS: Hendersonville Police investigate deadly shooting
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