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James William Stockdale

Case from Bolivar, OH dated Jun 15, 2017

Victim Details

James William Stockdale

Male

White / Caucasian

Bolivar

OH

2017-06-15

21

James

William Stockdale

07/15/2026

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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 ...
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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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