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James Kenneth Kennedy

Case from Knoxville, TN dated Mar 27, 1984

Victim Details

James Kenneth Kennedy

Male

White / Caucasian

Knoxville

TN

1984-03-27

29

James

Kenneth Kennedy

07/04/2026

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In the early hours of a Tuesday in Knoxville, Tennessee, the life of a dedicated law enforcement officer was tragically cut short. On March 27, 1984, Detective James Kenneth Kennedy, a 29-year-old male serving with the Knox County Sheriff's Office, was killed in the line of duty. The fatal encounter unfolded at the Primeway Inn located at 9340 Park West Boulevard, where Kennedy and another detective were investigating a report of a stolen car and a domestic dispute.

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    Has anyone else here come across the aspect of Detective Kennedy continuing to try and open the door... ...Read More
    01/07/2025
    Has anyone looked into the suspect's history before the tragic incident at Primeway Inn? It's unsett... ...Read More
    04/14/2023
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