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James McGee

Death by Force
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On a cold January morning in 1985, the quiet community of Goddard, Kansas, was shattered by an act of violence that would leave a lasting scar. James McGee, the 35-year-old male principal of Goddard Junior High School, was known as a dedicated educator and a respected figure in the town. A former Marine Corps officer, he was committed to his students and the school he led. At the time of his death, his wife, Crystal, was pregnant with their fourth child.

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  • Alva Review-Courier: A school shooting in Goddard, 30 years later
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    Victim Details

    James McGee

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Goddard

    KS

    1985-01-21

    35

    James

    McGee

    11/07/2025

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    Wow, this tragedy is just devastating, and my heart goes out to the McGee family. I've been looking ... ...Read More
    10/25/2024
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    09/11/2023
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    James McGee

    Death: Jan 21, 1985
    On a cold January morning in 1985, the quiet halls of Goddard Junior High School were shattered by a ...Read More