Victim Information
James Adams

- Gender:
- Male
- Height:
- 5' 8"
- Hair Color:
- Unknown
- Age:
- 76
- Race:
- White
- Weight:
- 130
- Eye Color:
- Unknown
Case Details
Henrico County Police Division – Case: 721215001 – James Adams
About the Case:
On December 18, 1972, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the victim, James Adams, and his wife were at their residence located at 800 Azalea Avenue when four unidentified males forced their way into the home. During the incident, one of the unidentified males struck Mr. Adams in the head with a hand iron. Mr. Adams was transported the hospital and later died from the injuries he received.- Case Type:
- Homicide
- Incident Date:
- 12/15/1972
- Location:
- Henrico County
- Status:
- Active
Other Media
Reporting Agency Information
- Contact Name:
- Henrico County Police Division - Cold Case Review Team
- Address:
- 7721 E Parham Rd. Henrico, VA 23294
- Phone Number:
- (804) 501-5848
- Email:
- hpdcoldcase@henrico.gov