Phyllis James

Murdered
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On December 5, 2023, a tragic series of events unfolded in Texas, resulting in the death of 55-year-old Phyllis James. She and her husband, 56-year-old Shane James Sr., were found deceased in their East Bexar County home near San Antonio. Authorities identified their son, 34-year-old Shane James Jr., as the primary suspect in their deaths.

Investigators believe that after killing his parents, James Jr. embarked on a violent spree that extended to Austin, approximately 80 miles away. Th ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Phyllis James

    Female

    Austin

    TX

    2023-12-05

    55

    Phyllis

    James

    12/28/2024

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    I've been following this case and can't stop thinking about the two brave women, Katherine and Laure... ...Read More
    01/29/2024
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    12/06/2023
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