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James Beale

Death by Force
Case Description
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James Beale, a 59-year-old man from Murfreesboro, North Carolina, tragically died on September 1, 2016. He was found dead in his home at the Woodbridge Mobile Home Park along with his 34-year-old son, Michael Scott Lassiter. Both victims succumbed to gunshot wounds, and the incident was determined to be a double homicide. The authorities were alerted by a neighbor who reported hearing a scuffle and gunshots around 2 a.m. Despite extensive investigations, no suspects have been identified or arres ...Read More
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  • WAVY-TV: Father, son found dead inside mobile home in double homicide
  • Father and son found dead in North Carolina double murder - WTKR
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    Victim Details

    James Beale

    Male

    Black / African American

    Murfreesboro

    NC

    2016-09-01

    59

    James

    Beale

    11/08/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone looked into the background of the neighbors in the Woodbridge Mobile Home Park? It seems ... ...Read More
    08/04/2024
    I’ve been following the case of James Beale and his son Michael Scott Lassiter, and one thing that... ...Read More
    12/26/2023
    Has anyone else been thinking about the role of the neighbor in the James Beale and Michael Scott La... ...Read More
    05/01/2023
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