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On March 10, 2009, 24-year-old James Irvin Starling was among the victims of a tragic shooting spree in Samson, Alabama. Employed at the local Dollar General store, Starling was a devoted husband and father of two daughters, Shera and Shelly. He was known for his aspirations of working in Hollywood, reflecting his passion for movies.
The assailant, Michael Kenneth McLendon, initiated his rampage by killing his mother and setting their house on fire in Kinston, Alabama. He then proceede ...Read More
The assailant, Michael Kenneth McLendon, initiated his rampage by killing his mother and setting their house on fire in Kinston, Alabama. He then proceede ...Read More
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James Irvin Starling
Male
Black / African American
Samson
AL
2009-03-10
24
James
Irvin Starling
Primary Suspect Deceased
11/04/2025
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