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James Edward Scooter Byrd

Case from Saint-stephens-church, VA dated Aug 16, 2016

Victim Details

James Edward Scooter Byrd

Male

Black / African American

Saint-stephens-church

VA

2016-08-16

24

James

Edward Scooter Byrd

07/19/2026

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In the early morning hours of August 16, 2016, the quiet of Saint Stephens Church, Virginia, was shattered by violence. Inside his home, 24-year-old James Edward 'Scooter' Byrd, a Black male, was shot and killed. His younger brother, who was also in the house at the time, was awakened by the disturbance. He witnessed a hooded figure leaving the home and a car speeding away from the scene. He then ran to a neighbor's house to call for help.

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  • Murdered: James Byrd | St. Stephens Church, VA | Uncovered
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    Hey everyone,
    I’ve been diving into the case of James Edward "Scooter" Byrd, and something I fi... ...Read More
    01/25/2025
    Hi everyone,
    I've been thinking a lot about the fact that there's no sign of forced entry in S... ...Read More
    02/12/2024
    Did anyone else catch the detail about the murder weapon being found in Richmond? I find it puzzling... ...Read More
    01/03/2024
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