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James Wilkins

Death by Force
Case Description
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James Wilkins, a 27-year-old man from Warren, Michigan, was reported missing by his family on June 9, 2023. His disappearance raised immediate concerns of foul play, prompting a thorough investigation by the Warren Police Department. The investigation revealed that Wilkins had not been seen since June 8, and authorities began to suspect that something sinister had occurred.

As the investigation progressed, law enforcement identified Donald Renfoe, Wilkins' roommate, as a person of inter ...Read More
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  • Two charged in death of 27-year-old man
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    Victim Details

    James Wilkins

    Male

    Black / African American

    Warren

    MI

    2023-06-08

    27

    James

    Wilkins

    Yes

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    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
    02/07/2024
    Has anyone heard more details about how the Warren Police zeroed in on Donald Renfoe so quickly? It ... ...Read More
    01/27/2024
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