James was a Husband, Father of six children, Stabbed to death in his own home, in front of his family, while trying to protect a house guest.
James was trying to get a father and son out of his house, when they came looking for a house guest. "I've got to ask you guys to leave, I got six kids in the house" He walked the men to the front door where they stabbed him.
Article Dated 1/19/1998
Man son charged after surrender in fatal stabbing
James was stabbed twice in the abdomen and died about 3 hours later.
Teen testifies he watched slaying
Article Dated 1/29/1998
Article Dated 4/16/1999
Looking for Closure
# & # have shown no remorse for their crime of taking this husband and father from them in such a brutal fashion.
Article Dated 4/19/1999 Part II
Closure
James's six children ranged in age from 2 to 17.
Faith fuels family fund drive
Article Dated 5/24/1998
Both father and son were convicted of first degree murder. They will never be released from prison.