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James Donald Hively

Death by Force
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James Donald Hively, aged 75, passed away on April 30, 2015, in Russell, Minnesota. He was born on July 9, 1939, in Marshall, Lyon County, Minnesota. James, known as Jim, and his wife Cathy Hively, aged 71, were found deceased at their rural home. The couple's deaths were a significant event in the small community of Russell, leading to an outpouring of grief and numerous memorial services.

The investigation into their deaths revealed that the couple had been victims of a violent crime. A ...Read More
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  • Star Tribune: Charges: Minnesota farm couple fatally shot during burglary; home torched next day
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    Victim Details

    James Donald Hively

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Russell

    MN

    2015-04-30

    75

    James

    Donald Hively

    11/09/2025

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    I’ve been following the case of Jim and Cathy Hively and just can't stop thinking about the afterm... ...Read More
    10/28/2024
    Hey everyone, I just wanted to share something about Jim and Cathy Hively’s case that's been on my... ...Read More
    10/24/2024
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    04/30/2023
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