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James Williamson

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 16, 1995

Victim Details

James Williamson

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

1995-08-16

60

James

Williamson

07/05/2026

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James Williamson Jr., a 60-year-old African American male, was fatally shot on August 21, 1995, in Chicago, Illinois. His death was part of a violent crime spree that plagued the city during that period. Williamson was laid to rest at Oak Woods Cemetery in Chicago.

The individual responsible for James Williamson Jr.'s death was Ralph Harris, a 23-year-old African American male at the time of his arrest. Harris was a convicted serial killer, rapist, and armed robber who terrorized Chicago ...
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  • Obituary for James McArthur Williamson
  • James Williamson (musician) - Wikipedia
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