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James Whitiker

Case from Toledo, OH dated Feb 19, 2016

Victim Details

James Whitiker

Male

Black / African American

Toledo

OH

2016-02-19

21

James

Whitiker

07/09/2026

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James Whitiker, a 21-year-old male from Toledo, OH, tragically passed away on February 19, 2016. The circumstances surrounding his death were initially unclear, leading to a thorough investigation by local authorities.

The investigation revealed that James Whitiker was murdered by Michael Thomas Dixon, a 41-year-old man from Laurelville, OH. Dixon fatally shot Whitiker in July 2020 and then attempted to cover up the crime by faking a suicide note, dismembering, and burning Whitiker's bod ...
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  • Toledo Blade: One dead after 3 shot in South Toledo
  • 1 man dead, 2 injured in S. Toledo shooting | The Blade
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    I can't stop thinking about how terrifying this must have been for James's family, especially when t... ...Read More
    11/12/2024
    Has anyone here followed the timeline of Michael Dixon's actions after James Whitiker's death? The d... ...Read More
    02/15/2023
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