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James Gadson

Case from Chester, PA dated Sep 16, 1973

Victim Details

James Gadson

Male

Black / African American

Chester

PA

1973-09-16

51

James

Gadson

07/05/2026

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James Gadson, a 51-year-old African American male, was born on January 26, 1922. He passed away in September 1973. Records indicate that he died on September 15, 1973, and was subsequently buried in Aston, Pennsylvania. Another source notes his death on September 16, 1973, in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Details surrounding the circumstances of James Gadson's death are scarce. Available records do not provide specific information regarding the cause of death, nor do they mention any arrests ...
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