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James Purnell Bubba Brinkley

Case from Bethpage, TN dated Oct 21, 2025

Victim Details

Name

James Purnell “Bubba” Brinkley Sr.

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Bethpage

State

TN

Date Of Death

2025-10-21

Age At Death

48

First Name

James

Last Name

Purnell Bubba Brinkley

Last Updated

06/30/2026

Case Description

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In the small community of Bethpage, Tennessee, a family dispute on an autumn evening culminated in the tragic death of James Purnell "Bubba" Brinkley. A white male, Brinkley, age 48, was fatally shot on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, following a confrontation with his cousin.

The events unfolded on Rogana Road where Sumner County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call just after 8 p.m. The caller, Phillip Brinkley, reported a confrontation between his brother and his cousin. Upon their arriva ...

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https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/man-accused-of-shooting-killing-cousin-in-sumner-county/

Bethpage man charged with killing cousin - Main Street Media of Tennessee

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