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James Kimball

Case from Osceola, IA dated Dec 17, 2024

Victim Details

James Kimball

Male

White / Caucasian

Osceola

IA

2024-12-17

85

James

Kimball

07/05/2026

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In the quiet town of Osceola, Iowa, the life of Dr. James David Kimball, an 85-year-old White male, came to a tragic end on December 17, 2024. On that Tuesday morning, first responders were called to his home, where they discovered both him and his wife, Mary Ellen Kimball, with gunshot wounds. Dr. Kimball was rushed to a hospital in Des Moines, where he passed away later that day. His wife, 83, was initially taken to Clarke County Hospital and succumbed to her injuries on December 20.

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  • Osceola-Sentinel Tribune: Kimball honored in “Eight Over 80”
  • KCCI: Osceola shooting: Police investigating suspected attempted murder-suicide
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    Did anyone else attend the vigil held for Dr. James and Mary Ellen Kimball? It was such a moving tri... ...Read More
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