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James Vines

Case from Montgomery, AL dated Jan 26, 1985

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Victim Details

Name

Warden James

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Montgomery

State

Alabama

Date Of Death

Jan 26, 1985

Age At Death

Last Updated

Nov 3, 2026

Case Description

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Summary based on 4 sources

James C. Vines was a 53-year-old Deputy Game Warden with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. As a white male officer sworn to protect the state's natural heritage and enforce its conservation laws, he worked in a profession that often carried significant risks.

The dangers of his duty tragically materialized on Saturday, January 26, 1985. While serving in Montgomery, Alabama, Deputy Game Warden Vines was killed. His death was caused by gunfire sustained while in the line of duty.

He is officially honored as one of seven officers from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to have made the ultimate sacrifice since the department was established. Further details regarding the specific circumstances that led to his death, the investigation that followed, or any resulting arrests or convictions are not part of the public record.