James Anthony OBrien

Murdered
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On February 14, 2021, 63-year-old James "Jim" Anthony O'Brien was assaulted by his son, 28-year-old Patrick O'Brien, on Kasiana Island near Sitka, Alaska. The attack resulted in severe head and facial fractures, leading to James O'Brien being medevacked to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries on February 21, 2021.

Following the incident, Patrick O'Brien was arrested and initially charged with felony assault. After his father's death ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    James Anthony OBrien

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Sitka

    AK

    2021-02-21

    63

    James

    Anthony OBrien

    Yes

    11/19/2024

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