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Jamie Lee James

Death by Force
Case Description
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On June 22, 2016, 29-year-old Jamie Lee James was found deceased in her residence in Alpha, Michigan. Authorities responded to reports of gunshots and a potential murder-suicide, discovering James's body alongside her stepfather, 65-year-old Alfred Michael Saario, who had sustained severe facial injuries from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Investigations revealed a tumultuous relationship between James and Saario, characterized by frequent conflicts. On the evening of the in ...Read More
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  • MLive.com: Northern Michigan man accused of killing stepdaughter over phone dispute
  • Alpha man arraigned on murder charge - IronMountainDailyNews.com | news, sports, business, jobs - The Daily News
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    Victim Details

    Jamie Lee James

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Alpha

    MI

    2016-06-22

    29

    Jamie

    Lee James

    11/13/2025

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    Has anyone else been following the intense family dynamics revealed during the trial? It’s just so... ...Read More
    01/16/2024
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