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James Williams

Case from Meridian, MS dated Sep 28, 2024

Victim Details

James Williams

Male

Black / African American

Meridian

MS

2024-09-28

56

James

Williams

07/08/2026

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In the late autumn of 2024, the community of Meridian, Mississippi, was unsettled by the discovery of a local man's body. On the morning of September 29, 2024, the remains of 56-year-old James Williams were found lying in a yard in the 2100 block of 41st Avenue. The initial discovery was a somber scene, leaving residents and authorities with pressing questions about the circumstances that led to his death.

The Lauderdale County Coroner, Stella McMahan, later confirmed the cause of death a ...
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  • Body found Sept. 29 in Meridian identified - WTOK
  • Mr. James Williams Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information
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