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James Earl Reed

Case from Oklahoma City, OK dated Feb 09, 2016

Victim Details

James Earl Reed

Male

Black / African American

Oklahoma City

OK

2016-02-09

78

James

Earl Reed

07/01/2026

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In Oklahoma City, a day in February of 2016 turned tragic with the discovery of the violent deaths of 78-year-old James Earl Reed and his wife, Sharon Reed. The couple was found in their home, which also served as an in-home daycare center. The children in their care were discovered unharmed in a separate garage area and had apparently not witnessed the horrific events that had unfolded.

Concern for the couple's welfare arose after a neighbor had a conversation with their grandson, 20-yea ...
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  • KFOR.com: Grandson arrested for allegedly shooting, decapitating grandparents in Oklahoma City home
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