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James Avery

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the quiet town of Lebanon, Maine, the life of 58-year-old James T. Avery came to a tragic end on December 20, 2017. Emergency responders were called to his residence on Shapleigh Road, where they were met with a house engulfed in flames. After the fire was extinguished, Avery was discovered deceased inside the charred remains of his home.

An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the blaze and Avery's death was launched by state officials. The State Medical Examiner's Office ...Read More
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  • Legacy.com: James T. Avery Obituary (2017) Union Leader
  • fosters.com: Lebanon fire ruled a suicide
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    Victim Details

    James Avery

    Male

    Lebanon

    ME

    2017-12-20

    58

    James

    Avery

    Self-Inflicted

    11/05/2025

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