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James Hunter Sanderson

Case from Seattle, WA dated Apr 29, 2000

Victim Details

James Hunter Sanderson

Male

White / Caucasian

Seattle

WA

2000-04-29

19

James

Hunter Sanderson

06/23/2026

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On the evening of April 29, 2000, the life of 19-year-old James Hunter Sanderson, a White male, came to a tragic and unexpected end in Seattle, Washington. A freshman at the University of Washington, Sanderson was known for his outgoing and friendly personality. However, on this particular night in the University District, his behavior was described as bizarre and erratic by witnesses. Reports indicate that the 6-foot-4 student was seen grabbing at people on the sidewalk and wandering into the s ...
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