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Marcus Lorenzo James

Death by Force
Case Description
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Marcus Lorenzo James, a 22-year-old resident of Festus, Missouri, tragically lost his life on June 15, 2022. Marcus was born on December 29, 1999, in St. Louis County, Missouri, to Charles Smith Jr. and Darlene James. He worked as a Rural Mail Carrier for the United States Postal Service. His untimely death has left his family and friends in deep sorrow, as they remember him for his kind nature and dedication to his work.

On the day of his death, Marcus was involved in a fatal altercation ...Read More
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  • FOX 2: Man charged after argument leads to deadly shooting in Festus
  • My Mo Info: Barnhart man wanted for allegedly shooting, killing Festus man following altercation - My Mo Info
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    Victim Details

    Marcus Lorenzo James

    Male

    Black / African American

    Festus

    MO

    2022-06-15

    22

    Marcus

    Lorenzo James

    11/16/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I can’t stop thinking about Marcus and how much his community has been affected by this senseless ... ...Read More
    12/20/2024
    I can't stop thinking about how senseless Marcus's death was and the lasting impact it has on everyo... ...Read More
    10/31/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the role that unaddressed anger and personal grudges played in Marcus's ... ...Read More
    10/23/2023
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