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James Jason Burkhart

Death by Force
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In the small town of Centerville, Indiana, the life of 51-year-old James Jason Burkhart, a male, came to a tragic and violent end on December 15, 2020. A retired Regional Director of Safety for the State of Indiana, he was a man known for his friendly nature and sense of humor. On that December day, he was found deceased inside a residence on South First Street, the victim of a fatal shooting.

The investigation into his death quickly uncovered a shocking and heartbreaking betrayal. The pr ...Read More
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  • Palladium-Item: 2nd juvenile arrested in killing of 51-year-old Centerville man
  • Palladium-Item: Indiana State Police: Man dies after Centerville shooting incident
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    Victim Details

    James Jason Burkhart

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Centerville

    IN

    2020-12-15

    51

    James

    Jason Burkhart

    01/16/2026

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    02/16/2023
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