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James Macabe

Case from Huntington Beach, CA dated Feb 03, 1980

Victim Details

James Macabe

Male

Huntington Beach

CA

1980-02-03

12

James

Macabe

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James Michael Macabe, a 12-year-old boy, tragically lost his life on February 3, 1980. He was abducted from a bus stop in Huntington Beach, California, while waiting for a bus to Disneyland. James was lured into a van by William Bonin and his accomplice Gregory Matthew Miley, who promised to take him to Disneyland. Once inside the van, James was subjected to abuse and ultimately strangled to death with a ligature. His body was discarded alongside a dumpster in Walnut City, where it was discovere ...
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  • James Michael Macabe (1967-1980) - Memorials - Find a Grave
  • William Bonin - Wikipedia
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