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Who killed this South Carolina cemetery worker in 2018?
James D. Maxwell, a 61-year-old cemetery caretaker, was shot and killed on September 21, 2018, in Aiken, South Carolina. His body was discovered in Southlawn Cemetery, where he worked, sparking an investigation into his death. The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office classified the incident as a homicide, but despite their efforts, no suspects have been identified, and the case remains unsolved.
Maxwell, who was a veteran and a beloved member of his community, was described as a caring and q ...Read More
James D. Maxwell, a 61-year-old cemetery caretaker, was shot and killed on September 21, 2018, in Aiken, South Carolina. His body was discovered in Southlawn Cemetery, where he worked, sparking an investigation into his death. The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office classified the incident as a homicide, but despite their efforts, no suspects have been identified, and the case remains unsolved.
Maxwell, who was a veteran and a beloved member of his community, was described as a caring and q ...Read More
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James Maxwell
October 14, 2022
Male
Caucasian / White
Aiken
SC
2018-09-24
1956-11-23
61
James
Maxwell
11/18/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
Hey all, I wanted to discuss something that's been on my mind about the James D. Maxwell case. It's ... ...Read More
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Does anyone else find it odd that no suspects have been named in James D. Maxwell's case? It's baffl... ...Read More
12/27/2023
12/27/2023
I was really struck by how much James D. Maxwell meant to his community. Reading about his life, he ... ...Read More
10/24/2023
10/24/2023
