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James Griffin

Case from Birmingham, AL dated Aug 17, 2016

Victim Details

James Griffin

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Birmingham

AL

2016-08-17

2016-08-17

58

James

Griffin

07/20/2026


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On a summer day in Birmingham, Alabama, a well-known and beloved figure of the city’s downtown area was found dead, bringing a tragic end to a life lived on the city's streets. James William Griffin, a 58-year-old Black man affectionately known as 'Street James,' was discovered on August 17, 2016, having suffered a fatal gunshot wound. His body was found near a mattress in a homeless camp situated beneath the Elton B. Stephens Expressway.

Griffin was a familiar face in the downtown comm ...
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  • 'Street James' - shot to death at homeless camp - AL.com
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    I was truly touched by what Chatham Hellmers shared about Street James. Reading how James managed to... ...Read More
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    I can't shake off this overwhelming sense of loss after hearing about Street James' passing. Althoug... ...Read More
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