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James Wesley Dix, a 57-year-old resident of Newport News, Virginia, tragically lost his life on July 9, 2012. Known affectionately as "Jimmy" and "DJ Zoom," James was a beloved figure in his community, celebrated for his passion for music and cooking. He served in the United States Army for 17 years before returning to Virginia, where he worked as the Head Chef at Hampton University. On the morning of his death, James was on his way to work when he was fatally shot at a bus stop on 26th Street. ...Read More
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James Wesley Dix
Male
Black / African American
Newport-news
VA
2012-07-09
57
James
Wesley Dix
11/28/2025
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Has anyone else been reflecting on the role of music in James Dix's life? "DJ Zoom" wasn't just a ni... ...Read More
09/27/2024
09/27/2024
I was reading through some old news articles and discussions about the James Wesley Dix case, and so... ...Read More
05/07/2024
05/07/2024
Hey everyone, I've been thinking about the aftermath of James "Jimmy" Dix's passing and how it affec... ...Read More
08/12/2023
08/12/2023
