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James Anthony   Staples

REFERENCE NUMBER: 277 - Solved
COMPANY: F
RACE: White
SEX: Male
CITY: Devine
COUNTY: Medina
RELATED YEAR: 2012
SUSPECTS: Lee Taylor


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DETAILS:

On 01/30/2012, James Anthony Staples, 42, was found stabbed to death inside his mobile home in the City of Devine, in Medina County. Texas Rangers and Devine PD officers investigated. Staples was killed by multiple stab wounds. The investigation revealed several frequent visitors to the home, however, ultimately the case went cold for lack of further leads.

In August 2020, Texas. Rangers re--investigated the case. Working with the Divine PD investigators, the investigation was completely re-examined. Lee Taylor emerged as the primary suspect. Investigators interviewed Taylor and gathered sufficient evidence to charge him for the murder of James Staples. On 10/22/20, Lee Taylor was arrested for the murder of James Staples.

All persons are considered innocent until convicted in a court of law.


Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 to any person who provides information that leads to the arrest of the person/persons responsible for this crime. To be eligible for the cash rewards, tipsters MUST call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477). All tips are anonymous. Tipsters will be provided a tip number instead of using a name.

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