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James Lee

Case from Detroit, MI dated Oct 26, 2013

Victim Details

James Lee

February 21, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Detroit

MI

2013-10-26

2013-10-26

62

James

Lee

07/17/2026


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James Lee Thornhill, a resident of Detroit, Michigan, passed away on November 11, 2013. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he was the youngest of five children born to Jesse and Willa Mae Thornhill. The family eventually migrated to Detroit, where James established his life and legacy. He was a dedicated family man, married to his wife Christine Beebe Thornhill for 55 years until her passing. James served in the military before returning to Detroit to raise his family, which included five children: ...
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