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James Columbus Roberts

Case from Mars-hill, AL dated Jan 03, 1980

Victim Details

James Columbus Roberts

Male

Mars-hill

AL

1980-01-03

Yes

40000

79

James

Columbus Roberts

07/12/2026

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In the quiet, rural community of Mars Hill, Alabama, a horrific crime shattered the peace on January 3, 1980. James Columbus 'Lum' Roberts, a 79-year-old man, was found murdered in the modest farmhouse he shared with his siblings. The brutal discovery was made by their sister, Verlin Roberts, when she returned home to a scene of unimaginable violence. James and two of his siblings, Floy and Mae Bell Roberts, were found dead, having been shot with a shotgun and a. 38 pistol. Another brother, Mack ...
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  • Jan 10, 1980, page 25 - The Anniston Star at Newspapers.com - Newspapers.com
  • James Columbus “Lum” Roberts (1900-1980) - Find a Grave Memorial
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    It's hard to fathom how anyone could commit such a heinous act against the Roberts siblings, especia... ...Read More
    09/05/2024
    I've been reading about the Mars Hill murders, and one aspect that really struck me is the eerie det... ...Read More
    11/04/2023
    Has anyone else found it peculiar that a thimble was still on Floy's thumb? It seems to paint a vivi... ...Read More
    07/22/2023
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