Killing of James Adams

On December 18, 1972, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the victim, James Adams, and his wife were at their residence located at 800 Azalea Avenue when four unidentified males forced their way into the home. During the incident, one of the unidentified males struck Mr. Adams in the head with a hand iron. Mr. Adams was transported the hospital and later died from the injuries he received.

From the Virginia State Police cold case database. Records change. The source is the authority.

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