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James Porter

Case from Albuquerque, NM dated Mar 18, 2019

Victim Details

James Porter

Male

White / Caucasian

Albuquerque

NM

2019-03-18

27

James

Porter

06/24/2026

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On the evening of March 17, 2019, a dispute that began over a soiled car ride tragically escalated, ending the life of 27-year-old James Porter, a White male, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The night took a fatal turn after Porter and a friend were picked up by an Uber driver following a St. Patrick's Day celebration.

The driver, Clayton Benedict, was taking the two men along Interstate 25 when Porter's friend became ill and vomited in the vehicle. This led to an argument over a cleanup fee. ...
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