James Edwin Richards [SEP] date of death
James Edwin Richards
James Edwin Richards, also known as Jim Richards, (ca.1945 – 18 October 2000), was an American citizen journalist, editor and publisher of "Neighborhood News", a weekly e-mail newsletter, that reported on crime in Venice, California. Richards was murdered at his Oakwood neighborhood home, one convicted assailant was sentenced to 16 years in prison, and the anniversary of his death is honored by locals.
Personal.
James Edwin Richards was 55 years old at the time of his
local crime, and he edited and published an Oakwood neighborhood e-mail newsletter, which he published from his home in Venice, California. Richards was known for reporting what he had heard on crime scanners, visiting crime scenes—often arriving first—and investigating criminals and even photographing drug deals for "Neighborhood News". The "Neighborhood News" published a listing of crimes, such as shootings, drug sales, thefts, and vandalism.
Death.
James Edwin Richards was known as a "controversial" figure