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James Anthony OBrien

Case from Sitka, AK dated Feb 21, 2021

Victim Details

Name

James Anthony OBrien

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Sitka

State

AK

Date Of Death

2021-02-21

Age At Death

63

First Name

James

Last Name

Anthony OBrien

Solved

Yes

Last Updated

07/22/2026

Case Description

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A man of 63, James Anthony O'Brien was a white male resident of Sitka, Alaska, whose life came to a sudden, tragic end on February 21, 2021. On that date, the 63‑year‑old white male succumbed to injuries sustained during a violent attack the previous week on February 14, 2021. The event occurred on Kasiana Island, near Sitka, when his son, 28‑year‑old Patrick J. O'Brien, assaulted the elder O'Brien, inflicting severe head and facial fractures. Emergency responders arranged for the whit ...

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Anchorage Daily News: Man dies in hospital after son beat him with gun, Sitka police say

Sitka man accused in death of his father will serve 25 years - KCAW

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Jim O'Brien's tragedy truly highlights the complexity of family relationships and how unpredictable ... ...Read More
09/28/2024

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12/11/2023

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09/07/2023

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