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On August 17, 2016, 58-year-old James William Griffin, affectionately known as "Street James," was found deceased from a gunshot wound near a mattress under the Elton B. Stephens Expressway in Birmingham, Alabama. Griffin, a familiar figure in the downtown area, was known for washing cars and riding his bicycle, particularly around the Loft District.
Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Griffin had settled in Birmingham after touring with a circus. He chose to leave the circus to ...Read More
Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Griffin had settled in Birmingham after touring with a circus. He chose to leave the circus to ...Read More
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James William Griffin
Male
Black / African American
Birmingham
AL
2016-08-17
58
James
William Griffin
11/25/2025
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Did anyone else read about "Street James" and how beloved he was by the local businesses and residen... ...Read More
06/22/2024
06/22/2024
It’s been a while since I first heard about "Street James," and his story still lingers in my mind... ...Read More
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
