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Case Description
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In the small town of Samson, Alabama, a tragic and unforeseen act of violence unfolded on March 10, 2009, forever altering the community. Among the victims of this devastating event was James Irvin Starling, a 24-year-old man. The perpetrator of this horrific act was Michael McLendon, a 28-year-old man who, for reasons that would later surface, embarked on a killing spree across two counties.

The day of terror began when McLendon set his mother's house ablaze in Kinston. From there, he dr ...Read More
Victim Details

James Irvin Starling

Male

Black / African American

Samson

AL

2009-03-10

24

James

Irvin Starling

Primary Suspect Deceased

03/01/2026