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James William Stockdale

Death by Force
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James William Stockdale, a 21-year-old male of Caucasian ethnicity, tragically died on June 15, 2017, at his family home outside of Bolivar, Ohio. James was the youngest son of Kathryn B. and Timothy C. Stockdale, and he grew up on the family farm in Bolivar. He was known for his love of music, playing banjo, guitar, and upright bass with his family's bluegrass band, the Stockdale Family Band. James was also passionate about competitive speech and debate, and he was elected "Governor of Ohio" in ...Read More
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  • The Repository: Sheriff: Jacob Stockdale shot himself as deputies arrived
  • The Repository: Sheriff says Stockdale son killed mother, brother
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    Victim Details

    James William Stockdale

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Bolivar

    OH

    2017-06-15

    21

    James

    William Stockdale

    12/01/2025

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    I can't stop thinking about the community's response after this tragedy, especially considering how ... ...Read More
    11/03/2024
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    05/01/2024
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    11/04/2023
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