Theft at 100 BLOCK OF DECATUR ST on 12/12/2025 5:55 AM
Type: Theft
Date: 12/12/2025 5:55 AM
Description: LARCENY, ALL OTHERS
Address: 100 BLOCK OF DECATUR ST, PORTSMOUTH, VA
Case Number: 2025011849
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Name
James FranklinAge
69Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 22, 1979, at approximately 0900 hours, hpd was notified by the va hospital staff of a dead body located approximately 50 yards from john street in the wooded area of the va hospital. Broken teeth, broken crutches, shoes, glasses, keys and bloody handkerchiefs were scattered near the body. The victim was found in a ditch lying face up. The victim died from "Blows to the face and forehead, weak heart, and advanced age." the victim's nose was broken, had several teeth knocked out, and cuts above both eyebrows.Agency
Virginia State Police