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James Edwin Richards

• James Edwin Richards was 55 years old at the time of his
murder. He had lived on the 700 block of Vernon Ave for 20

years and in Venice since 1969. Richards was known in his

community as a local anti-crime activist, block captain for
the Model Neighborhood Program, and a member of the

Community Police Advisory Board. His hometown

was Dayton, Ohio. After attending Catholic schools in
Dayton, he went on to earn his BA degree from Ohio State

University. He then studied at UC Berkeley graduated with a

master's degree in business. Before turning to citizen

journalism, Richards had established himself as a house
painter, property manager, and real estate agent.

• His memorial service was held at Church of St. Mark,

Oakwood. Richards was survived by his older sister Rita, his

companion Cynthia Jean Moore and her two children.