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James Winters

Case from Huntsville, AL dated Jan 20, 2014

Victim Details

James Winters

Male

Black / African American

Huntsville

AL

2014-01-20

20

James

Winters

litigation

07/14/2026

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In the winter of 2014, the life of 20-year-old James Winters was tragically cut short in a burst of gunfire in Huntsville, Alabama. On the evening of January 20th, Winters was on Patton Road when he was fatally shot. The incident prompted an investigation by the Huntsville Police Department, who soon identified a suspect in the case.

Authorities arrested Carlos Heard and charged him with capital murder in connection with Winters' death. The investigation pointed to a grim motive, suggesti ...
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  • AL.com: Huntsville man charged with capital murder in Patton Road homicide
  • AL.com: Huntsville police are investigating shooting on Patton Road (updated)
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