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James Wayne Benford

Case from Valhermoso-springs, AL dated Jun 04, 2020

Victim Details

James Wayne Benford

Male

Black / African American

Valhermoso-springs

AL

2020-06-04

22

James

Wayne Benford

litigation

06/29/2026

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In the quiet community of Valhermoso Springs, Alabama, the night of June 4, 2020, was shattered by an act of violence that claimed the lives of seven people, including 22-year-old James Wayne Benford. The horrific discovery was made after deputies responded to a call of shots fired at a residence on Talucah Road. Upon arrival, they were met with a grim scene where multiple victims were found, and a portion of the house was on fire.

The investigation into the mass shooting quickly launched ...
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  • rocketcitynow.com: BREAKING: All victims of mass shooting in Morgan County identified
  • al: 'It is a horrific scene:' 7 killed in Alabama mass shooting; no arrests
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