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James Thompson

Case from Cynthania, KY dated Oct 06, 2014

Victim Details

James Thompson

Male

White / Caucasian

Cynthania

KY

2014-10-06

33

James

Thompson

07/12/2026

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In Cynthiana, Kentucky, the life of 33-year-old James Stanley Thompson Jr. came to a tragic end on October 6, 2014. The male resident was discovered deceased at his home in a case that authorities would later investigate as a murder-suicide. The incident also resulted in the death of his wife, Katherine Russell Thompson.

At the time, details surrounding the specific sequence of events and the circumstances leading to the deaths were part of an active investigation by the Harrison County S ...
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  • James Thompson Jr., age 33 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • KSP: Harrison County Couples Death Ruled Murder/Suicide - WTVQ
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    Hey everyone, I’ve been reading through the discussion on the tragic events in Cynthiana, and I ju... ...Read More
    11/17/2024
    Has anyone else been thinking about the arson element in the Thompson case? I know it's been ruled a... ...Read More
    09/24/2024
    Has anyone been following the Thompson case? I can't help but think about Katherine's family, especi... ...Read More
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