James Coyle

Murdered
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James Coyle, a 48-year-old man from Birmingham, Alabama, was fatally shot on August 11, 1921, in an incident that shocked the local community and garnered widespread attention. Coyle, a well-known figure in Birmingham, was killed in what appeared to be a senseless act of violence. He was found in the front yard of his home after being struck by gunfire, a victim of what many believed was a personal vendetta.

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    Victim Details

    James Coyle

    Male

    Birmingham

    AL

    1921-08-11

    48

    James

    Coyle

    11/25/2024

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