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James William Anderson

Case from Wayzata, MN dated Aug 31, 1982

Victim Details

James William Anderson

Male

White / Caucasian

Wayzata

MN

1982-08-31

36

James

William Anderson

07/02/2026

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On what should have been a day of celebration, Sergeant James William Anderson's life was tragically cut short on his 36th birthday, August 31, 1982, in Wayzata, Minnesota. A White male and a 13-year veteran of law enforcement, Anderson was responding to a domestic disturbance call at an apartment building at the intersection of Rice Street and Superior Boulevard. The day was marked by a sudden and violent turn of events that would leave the community in shock.

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    I can't stop thinking about the timeline of events on that tragic day in Wayzata. It's just gut-wren... ...Read More
    02/04/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the timing of this terrible event. It's deeply saddening that Serge... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following the discussions about Sergeant James Anderson’s murder, and something I’ve... ...Read More
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