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James Henry Williams

Case from Natchez, MS dated Jan 22, 2019

Victim Details

James Henry Williams

Male

Black / African American

Natchez

MS

2019-01-22

54

James

Henry Williams

Substantiated

06/29/2026

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In the quiet community of Natchez, Mississippi, the life of James Henry Williams, a 54-year-old local artist, was tragically cut short on a Tuesday night in January 2019. Known to his friends and family as 'JayRo,' Williams was a man who found joy in expressing himself through his artwork, playing the harmonica, and cooking for his loved ones. His warm presence was a familiar comfort to those who knew him in the close-knit city.

On the evening of January 22nd, the tranquility of Rankin St ...
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  • https://www.natchezdemocrat.com/2019/01/23/man-fatally-shot-on-rankin-street-tuesday-night/
  • Jury finds Moore not guilty - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper
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