Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
James Dickerson death by force case profile photo

James (BJ) Franklin Dickerson

Case from Bridgeville, DE dated Jan 07, 2016

Victim Details

James Dickerson

Male

Black / African American

Bridgeville

DE

2016-01-07

35

James (BJ)

Franklin Dickerson

08/06/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
James Franklin "BJ" Dickerson Jr., a 35-year-old Black man, was killed during a violent home invasion south of Bridgeville, Delaware, in the early hours of January 7, 2016. Dickerson, who was visiting and staying as a guest at a residence at 20963 Conrail Bridge Road, was inside when several armed intruders entered the home. At approximately 12:40 a.m., authorities received a 911 call reporting a home invasion and gunfire. When Delaware State Police troopers arrived, they found Dickerson in the ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for James (BJ) Franklin Dickerson, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (9)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • UPDATE: Name released in Bridgeville homicide investigation - 47abc
  • Police ID 35-year-old man shot to death in home invasion
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 7 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Has anyone else thought about the strange timing of this case? It’s unsettling to think about the ... ...Read More
    05/07/2024
    Has anyone else been perplexed by why there hasn't been more surveillance footage or witness testimo... ...Read More
    03/26/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for James (BJ) Franklin Dickerson

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Bridgeville, Delaware

    Daquan Shykeim Lake death by force case in Bridgeville, DE

    Daquan Shykeim Lake

    Death: Nov 25, 2023
    Daquan Lake, a 26-year-old Black/African American male from Bridgeville, Delaware, was killed on the h ...Read More
    Corey (CoCo) Jermaine Bailey death by force case in Bridgeville, DE

    Corey (CoCo) Jermaine Bailey

    Death: May 11, 2018
    Corey Jermaine “CoCo” Bailey, a 41-year-old Black man from Bridgeville, Delaware, was st s ...Read More
    Tyron Lake death by force case in Bridgeville, DE

    Tyron Lake

    Death: Aug 24, 2017
    Tyron Lake was a 19-year-old Black or African American man whose life ended during a violent encount n ...Read More
    Joseph (Joey) Michael Joey Curry death by force case in Bridgeville, DE

    Joseph (Joey) Michael Joey Curry

    Death: May 01, 2016
    Joseph Michael “Joey” Curry was a 20-year-old White male from Bridgeville, Delaware, who h ...Read More
    Orbby Holder death by force case in Bridgeville, DE

    Orbby Holder

    Death: May 14, 2023
    Orbby Holder, 23, a Black male from Bridgeville, Delaware, was killed on the evening of May 14, 2023 2 ...Read More
    James B Bradt death by force case in Bridgeville, DE

    James B Bradt

    Death: Nov 27, 2019
    James B. Bradt, a 45-year-old White/Caucasian male from Bridgeville, Delaware, was killed on the mor o ...Read More