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Dereck Lee James

Death by Force
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Dereck Lee James, a 26-year-old resident of Huddy, Kentucky, passed away on March 23, 2018. He was born on November 26, 1991, in Pikeville, Kentucky, to Karen Sue Maynard and the late Harold H. James Jr. Dereck was employed by Harris Construction and was known for his dedication to his work.

Despite the tragic nature of his death, there is no publicly available information indicating that Dereck Lee James was a victim of murder or that his death was the result of foul play. The availabl ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Dereck Lee James

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Warfield

    KY

    2018-03-23

    26

    Dereck

    Lee James

    11/29/2025

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    I stumbled upon Dereck Lee James's obituary and I'm left with a lot of questions. It’s so strange ... ...Read More
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