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James Stevens

Case from Royse-city, TX dated Jan 17, 2017

Victim Details

James Stevens

Male

Black / African American

Royse-city

TX

2017-01-17

42

James

Stevens

07/18/2026

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James Frederick Stevens Jr., a 42-year-old man from Royse City, Texas, tragically passed away on January 17, 2017. According to reports, his death was part of an apparent murder-suicide incident that also claimed the life of Travis Hicklin, a 24-year-old man. The incident occurred at Stevens' home on Laurel Lane, where his wife and child were present but fortunately unharmed.

The circumstances surrounding the incident were initially unclear, with police investigating whether Stevens or Hi ...
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  • Dayton Daily News: James STEVENS's Obituary on Dayton Daily News
  • James Stevens, age 42 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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