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Angelica Marie James

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a tragic day in the Newburg neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, Angelica Marie James, a 38-year-old Black / African American mother, lost her life in a violent encounter. On February 27, 2022, she was fatally shot by Christopher Lee Gordon, the father of her two-year-old child. The brutal attack also left her 10-year-old son injured with a gunshot wound to his hand, a survivor of the horrific event that unfolded before him.

In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, a frantic search ...Read More
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  • WDRB: Louisville man wanted for fatal shooting, abduction arrested after 4-day manhunt
  • whas11.com: 'An unbreakable bond': mother killed in Louisville shooting remembered by family, friends.
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    Victim Details

    Angelica Marie James

    Female

    Black / African American

    Louisville

    KY

    2022-02-27

    38

    Angelica

    Marie James

    12/05/2025

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    I've been following the tragic case of Angelica Marie James closely, and I can't stop thinking about... ...Read More
    07/30/2024
    I’ve been following Angelica James’ case and just can’t get over the chilling fact that her 10... ...Read More
    03/10/2024
    Hello everyone,
    I can't stop thinking about Angelica Marie James' ten-year-old son. It's truly aw... ...Read More
    02/15/2023
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