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James W. Mills

Case from Huntington, WV dated Jun 10, 1975

Victim Details

James W. Mills

Male

White / Caucasian

Huntington

WV

1975-06-10

36

James

W. Mills

07/09/2026

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In the summer of 1975, the life of a dedicated police officer was irrevocably altered in a moment of shocking violence. James W. Mills, a 36-year-old White / Caucasian male, had served with the Huntington Police Department for five years. On the evening of June 10, he was returning to his home in the 2200 block of Adams Avenue after finishing his shift. As he stepped out of his car, the familiar comfort of home was shattered when a man emerged from behind a tree and fired a single shot. The bull ...
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