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James Preston Odom

Case from Groton, CT dated May 19, 1967

Victim Details

James Preston Odom

Male

Groton

CT

1967-05-19

1

James

Preston Odom

07/10/2026

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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 ...
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  • James Preston “Bo Bo” Odom (1965-1967) - Find a...
  • May 25, 1967, page 1 - The Day at Newspapers.com - Newspapers.com
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    I recently stumbled upon the tragic case of James and Wendy Odom while exploring unsolved cases, and... ...Read More
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    Has anyone looked into the community response after the tragedy in Groton in 1967? I read about how ... ...Read More
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