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Ermateen James

Case from Jackson, TN dated Mar 05, 2019

Victim Details

Ermateen James

Female

Black / African American

Jackson

TN

2019-03-05

52

Ermateen

James

07/18/2026

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In the quiet town of Jackson, Tennessee, a family tragedy unfolded, leaving a community in sorrow and culminating in a son's conviction for the murder of his own mother. Ermateen James, a 52-year-old African American woman, was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, known for her very warm and loving personality. Her life was abruptly cut short on March 5, 2019, a day that would forever be marked by violence and loss.

On that Tuesday, authorities responded to a call and discovered Er ...
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  • WBBJ TV: Son charged in his mother's death held without bond - WBBJ TV
  • WBBJ TV: BREAKING: Man accused of killing his mother in east Jackson shooting - WBBJ TV
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