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James S. Judge Jr.

Case from Pagosa Springs, CO dated Aug 09, 1978

Victim Details

Name

James S. Judge, Jr.

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Pagosa Springs

State

CO

Date Of Death

1978-08-09

Age At Death

26

First Name

James

Last Name

S. Judge Jr.

Last Updated

07/18/2026

Case Description

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In the late summer of 1978, the lives of James S. Judge, Jr., a 26-year-old male, and his 23-year-old wife, Jeanette 'Margene' Davis Judge, were violently cut short in the scenic landscape of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The couple, who were newlyweds, fell victim to a crime spree that instilled fear across multiple states. Their tragic end came on August 9, 1978, when they were murdered by gunfire.

The individuals responsible were part of a group of escaped convicts led by Gary Tison and hi ...

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