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James Wilkins

Case from Warren, MI dated Jun 08, 2023

Victim Details

James Wilkins

Male

Black / African American

Warren

MI

2023-06-08

27

James

Wilkins

Yes

07/05/2026

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In June of 2023, the family and friends of 27-year-old James Wilkins grew worried when he suddenly disappeared under what police would later describe as suspicious circumstances. A loving father and football coach, Wilkins's absence prompted an investigation by the Warren Police Department that would slowly uncover a grim sequence of events.

Investigators quickly zeroed in on Wilkins's roommate, 27-year-old Donald Renfroe, as a person of interest. A search of the apartment they shared rev ...
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  • Two charged in death of 27-year-old man
  • Macomb Daily: Man accused of killing his roommate bound over for trial
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    Did anyone else catch the detail about the rented cleaning equipment and supplies? It’s hard not t... ...Read More
    04/13/2024
    Did anyone catch the news about how they found James Wilkins' body in Oscoda Township? It must be ab... ...Read More
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    Has anyone heard more details about how the Warren Police zeroed in on Donald Renfoe so quickly? It ... ...Read More
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