James C. Bonds

How they died

Suicide

Bonds reportedly shot himself after being chased by deputy James Pace. The high speed pursuit began at 5:02 PM, when Pace said he saw Bonds driving on HWY 61 in a van that had been reported stolen. The pursuit ended in the driveway of the Sandy Creek Wildlife Management Area headquarters. Bonds allegedly pointed a gun at Pace, then shot himself in the head when Pace drew his weapon. Bonds was pronounced dead by coroner James Lee.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that James C. Bonds, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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