# Killing of James Adams

Unsolved homicide · 1972 · Henrico County, Virginia

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.

Original record: https://coldcase.vsp.virginia.gov/?p=3152
Case page: https://realjustice.ai/cases/killing-of-james-adams-va3152

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## Sources

1. Virginia State Police record, https://coldcase.vsp.virginia.gov/?p=3152


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