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James Earl Jones

Case from Virginia-beach, VA dated Apr 04, 2014

Victim Details

James Earl Jones

Male

Black / African American

Virginia-beach

VA

2014-04-04

25

James

Earl Jones

07/05/2026

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In the spring of 2014, a violent act cut short the life of a young man in Virginia Beach, Virginia. On April 4, 25-year-old James Earl Jones was found shot to death in the 5900 block of Margate Avenue. The incident sent ripples of shock and grief through the community, leaving friends and family to mourn the sudden and tragic loss of a man remembered for the positive impact he had on those around him.

The investigation into the shooting led Virginia Beach police to identify a suspect. Lad ...
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  • WTKR.com: Double shooting suspect pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter
  • The Virginian-Pilot: Police identify two men shot to death in Va. Beach
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