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Case Description
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On July 16, 1990, the body of James Earl Payton was discovered in Oakland, California. Despite extensive efforts, his identity remained unconfirmed for many years. The circumstances surrounding his death marked it as a homicide, prompting an investigation by the authorities. The case was diligently managed by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office - Coroner's Bureau, who worked tirelessly to piece together any available information in hopes of unraveling the mystery.

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Date Found: 07/16/1990
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Victim Details

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56150

UCP56150

9625

James

Earl

Payton

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

07/16/1990

Oakland

California

Alameda County

No

9643

Alameda County Sheriff's Office- Coroner's Bureau

Oakland

California

Alameda County

2901 Peralta Oaks Court, , Oakland, California

5103823000

County

Coroner

1990-1203

Black

Unknown

Unknown

11/21/2025


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