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Graham Adkins

Case from Charles-city, VA dated May 13, 1983

Victim Details

Graham W. Adkins

Male

Charles-city

VA

1983-05-13

75

Graham

Adkins

07/21/2026

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On a tragic day in May of 1983, the quiet community of Charles City, Virginia, was shaken by the brutal murders of a well-respected elderly couple, Graham and Myra Adkins. On May 13th, smoke was seen billowing from their home on Route 609. A neighbor who went to investigate discovered a fire and, upon forcing entry into the locked house, found the body of Graham Adkins near the door. He and two others were able to carry Mr. Adkins's body outside, but the intense flames and smoke prevented any fu ...
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  • Virginia Sends Man To the Electric Chair For Couple's Slaying (Published 1992)
  • Way cleared for killer's execution in Virginia - UPI Archives
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