James Coclough

Murdered

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A retired Air Force Sargent is shot during a home burglary in Knoxville, TN
James Douglas MacArthur Coclough was a beloved husband, father, sibling, son, and friend to many. 
James was a Vietnam War veteran who retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Sergeant after more than 22 years of service. He was a beloved husband and father to five children, two sons and three daughters when his life was senselessly taken from him. 

James was shot during a home burglary in 1997. 
On the evening of June 30, 1997 around 11:10 pm, James and his wife, Ruby, were watching ...Read More
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Victim Details

James Coclough

April 5, 2023

Male

Unknown

Knoxville

TN

1997-06-30

1942-02-11

true

$2,500.00

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James Coclough

James

Coclough

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I am absolutely devastated to hear about James' tragic death. He was a kind and gentle soul who alwa... ...Read More
07/26/2023
Has anyone checked to see if there are any cameras in the area that may have captured James' last kn... ...Read More
02/05/2023
Does anyone have any recent updates on the case that they would be willing to share? I am eager to s... ...Read More
01/21/2023
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