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James Appis

Death by Force
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In July of 2017, a tense situation unfolded in a quiet Washington Township, New Jersey neighborhood, culminating in the death of 45-year-old James Appis. The events began to unfold when police investigated an armed robbery that occurred on July 17 near the Hastings Square complex. Authorities, with the assistance of K-9 units, tracked the suspect to a residence in the Wimbledon area.

The suspect was identified as James Appis, and when officers attempted to make contact, he refused to exit ...Read More
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    • Victim Details

    James Appis

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Township Of Washington

    NJ

    2017-07-18

    45

    James

    Appis

    11/17/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I can't stop thinking about James Appis' neighbors during that standoff. Can you imagine the chaos a... ...Read More
    04/07/2024
    I find it incredibly sad when someone feels so trapped by their circumstances that they see no other... ...Read More
    12/24/2023
    Reading about the James Appis case leaves me with so many questions and a heavy heart for everyone i... ...Read More
    01/03/2023
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