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James Lee Deen

Case from Flippin, AR dated Jun 13, 2018

Victim Details

James Lee Deen

Male

White / Caucasian

Flippin

AR

2018-06-13

27

James

Lee Deen

07/08/2026

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In the quiet afternoon of Wednesday, June 13, 2018, a tragic incident unfolded in Marion County, Arkansas, leading to the untimely death of 27-year-old James Lee Deen of Mountain Home. The event was reported as an accidental shooting.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office received a distressing 911 call at approximately 3:45 p.m. from Deen's mother, Toni Nordyke. She reported that her son had accidentally shot himself in the chest. While on the phone, Nordyke, who was driving at the time, wa ...
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  • The Baxter Bulletin: MCSO investigating fatal shooting
  • James Lee Deen, age 27 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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