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James Blanchfield, a 32-year-old white male from New Castle, Delaware, was tragically killed on June 24, 1987, in what authorities described as a love-triangle murder. The incident occurred at 28 Prosperity Road in the DuRoss Heights neighborhood. According to police testimony, James was shot while sleeping by his younger brother, Thomas H. Blanchfield, then 19 years old. The weapon used was a 20-gauge shotgun, and Thomas reportedly fired two rounds into James's head before disposing of the fire ...Read More
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Victim Details

James Blanchfield

Male

White / Caucasian

New Castle

DE

1987-06-24

32

James

Blanchfield

11/10/2025