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James Irvin Starling

Case from Samson, AL dated Mar 10, 2009

Victim Details

James Irvin Starling

Male

Black / African American

Samson

AL

2009-03-10

24

James

Irvin Starling

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/15/2026

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In the small town of Samson, Alabama, a tragic and unforeseen act of violence unfolded on March 10, 2009, forever altering the community. Among the victims of this devastating event was James Irvin Starling, a 24-year-old man. The perpetrator of this horrific act was Michael McLendon, a 28-year-old man who, for reasons that would later surface, embarked on a killing spree across two counties.

The day of terror began when McLendon set his mother's house ablaze in Kinston. From there, he dr ...
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