James Aaron Tant was 30 and lived in Charlotte, North Carolina when he died on February 1, 2006. Born May 30, 1975, in Nash County, he worked as a crane operator and was noted for his devotion to his son, Robert, known as Little Boogie Man.

His death is recorded as a domestic violence homicide and is listed among the 79 domestic violence homicide victims in North Carolina for 2006. That year the state reported a 6 percent increase in domestic violence homicides from 2005, and lawmakers were considering measures such as Senate Bill 27/House Bill 44 and increased funding for local programs and prevention initiatives to strengthen protective order enforcement and support victims.

Anyone with memories of James or information about his case is asked to come forward.