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James E. Kleinert

Case from Nashville, TN dated Dec 26, 2017

Victim Details

James E. Kleinert

Male

Nashville

TN

2017-12-26

69

James

E. Kleinert

07/08/2026

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In the winter of 2017, the life of 69-year-old James E. Kleinert, a male resident of Hendersonville, Tennessee, came to a tragic and violent end. On the evening of December 26th, Kleinert arranged to meet individuals in Nashville regarding the sale of a car. This meeting, however, was a ruse for a more sinister purpose. Kleinert was last seen at a Dollar General on Old Hickory Boulevard and Clarksville Pike, where he reportedly got into a minivan to complete what he believed to be a legitimate t ...
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  • Jimmy E. Kleinert Obituary: Jimmy E. Kleinert - View Obituary & Service Information
  • The Tennessean: Suspect arrested, indicted in fatal shooting of Hendersonville man
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