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James Appels

Death by Force
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James Appels, a 34-year-old man from Dayton, Ohio, tragically passed away on October 29, 2016. He was born on August 8, 1982, and left behind a large family, including his mother Sandra Mitchell, step-father Anthony Mitchell, father James Appels Sr., four sons, two daughters, two brothers, nine sisters, and a host of other relatives and friends.

James Appels' death was the result of a shooting incident that occurred in the area of Cornell Ridge Apartments in Dayton. The incident also left ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    James Appels

    Male

    Black / African American

    Dayton

    OH

    2016-10-29

    34

    James

    Appels

    11/26/2025

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