James Whitehurst

Murdered
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On September 1, 2006, James Whitehurst, a 50-year-old handyman from Batesville, Arkansas, was residing at the Black Bear Bed & Breakfast in Newry, Maine. He had been assisting the inn's owner, Julie Bullard, with maintenance tasks. That day, Christian Nielsen, a 31-year-old cook who also lived at the inn, invited Whitehurst on a fishing trip to nearby Upton. After sharing lunch at a local restaurant, Nielsen led Whitehurst into a wooded area where he fatally shot him multiple times. The followin ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    James Whitehurst

    Male

    Upton

    ME

    2006-09-01

    50

    James

    Whitehurst

    Yes

    11/29/2024

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    Has anyone else been focusing on the fishing trip angle in this case? It just seems so chilling to m... ...Read More
    10/05/2024
    I’ve been diving deep into the tragedy that unfolded at the Black Bear Bed & Breakfast, and someth... ...Read More
    06/02/2024
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    03/19/2023
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