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James Preston Odom

Death by Force
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On a quiet Friday afternoon in May of 1967, a horrific scene unfolded within the walls of a home in Groton, Connecticut. One-year-old James Preston Odom, a male infant, and his two-year-old sister, Wendy Gail Odom, were found shot to death. The grim discovery sent shockwaves through the community, leaving behind a painful and enduring mystery.

The children's mother had left them in the care of a babysitter. When she returned, she was met with an unimaginable tragedy. Both of her young chi ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    James Preston Odom

    Male

    Groton

    CT

    1967-05-19

    1

    James

    Preston Odom

    11/05/2025

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    I recently stumbled upon the tragic case of James and Wendy Odom while exploring unsolved cases, and... ...Read More
    12/06/2024
    Has anyone looked into the community response after the tragedy in Groton in 1967? I read about how ... ...Read More
    08/09/2023
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