Shooting at Richland High School
Victims
Shooter
Randall James (15, Male), Student, Fatality (Suicide)
Occurred on Jan 21, 1999
A sophomore student stepped into a restroom stall, put a 9mm pistol to his head and fatally shot himself.
brought to you byRandall James (15, Male), Student, Fatality (Suicide)
Occurred on Jan 21, 1999
A sophomore student stepped into a restroom stall, put a 9mm pistol to his head and fatally shot himself.
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Randall Was a wonderful individual. Why is there no information on this incident further. Like burial announcements!!!!! I know it is kind of late but. COME ON! None of us were even notified of when and where the burial was. Most of the people that actually spoke in the news interview did not even know him personally. Nice way to get on TV; which I think is really self centered of you all. HE DESERVES better than that and you. He had Us. His only outlet was school and the few friends that he actually had. Including me. Abusive parents are not worth this. He deserved to live! A full wonderful life. growing up like the rest of us. College, career, marriage, children. He was robbed of these things. Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PAY ATTENTION! IF YOUR PARENTS are abusing you......please....Tell someone. A friend, your teacher, your principal, student counselor, or the POLICE. Randall did NOT deserve the torture that he endured at such a young age. And even though this was a suicide and definitely not the right path to take he deserved a decent chance at life. I feel like he was driven to this. A human being can only take so much before they crack. He was not a weak person by any means. He was strong. But he was driven to crack and break just like an injured bone that had a hairline fracture in it that had too much weight applied to it. It will snap. They broke him.
We miss him. WE Wish to know where he is buried to say our goodbyes.
Randall, we love you. We miss you. Not many people in this world can actually say that they know just how special you are. He would have grown up to be a wonderful man had he had the chance to live outside of the darkness where they left him. May the Creator watch over you as his own and keep you safe.
You were Special! Your memory will live on through a thousand lifetimes.
Jordana Calvey and Matthew Hughes
- Jordana Calvey (06/12/2010)
What a beautiful eulogy and a wonderful honor to bestow on a person. Jordana Calvey and Matthew Hughes you are great human beings and wonderful friends.
The world needs more of you around. May you exceed the "Limits of life's bounty".
- Laura (09/20/2010)
Jordana and Matthew,
You will find the answer to your hearts question by researching Mr. James on sites like Ancestry.com. Local libraries have subscriptions to their website that give full details of dates for births and deaths. Put everything you know about your friend's life on paper (they list child dob w/fathers name, age, where born, where they lived etc. ask anybody/everybody that knew him, pastors, teachers).
You can even go to the National Archives on Felix and Hemphill in Fort Worth, TX,(speak with Nakita Gore, who is so willing to assist people connect the dots of life). Just bring current drivers license (for driver) and photo id for all in vehicle.
If you need any assistance I will be willing to share what I know.
A fellow human being on Hwy. of Life
Laura
- Laura (09/20/2010)
Jordana Calvey and Matthew Hughes,
I didn't know Randall James- in fact I live in Australia and was only 3 years old when he died. However, all the information that I can find on him suggests that the main reason he commited suicide was that he was involved in a dangerous religous cult and was extremely worried about his friends who were involved aswell, who he tried to help get out. What do you mean when you say parental abuse- are you referring to his parents saying that they had no knowledge of what was going on?
This is the best source of information that I have been able to find: http://www.rickross.com/reference/wicca/wicca40.html
- Eva (3 Nov. 2010) (11/03/2010)
Eva,
As you stated, you did not know Randall and you were only three when he shot himself. By my math, that would make you fifteen years old now, and obviously the only information you have on Randall's death is what you have read through search engine results. As you grow and mature, you will learn more and more how exaggerated such articles can be. I believe Randall was mentally and emotionally abused by his step-father because he told me so. I believe Randall was bullied and ridiculed at school by those who did not understand him because I witnessed it. Under those circumstances, it is entirely understandable why one would look into unconventional belief systems, but in no way do I believe his 'cult involvement' was the main reason for his tragic suicide.
I shamefully admit to calling Randall weird one day at the beginning of our freshman year. This was before I ever sat down and got to know him. Once I did, I found him to be a very intelligent and hilarious friend, and I gave him my sincere apology for my ignorance. Randall could always make you smile if you were down, and I am so grateful I once had the opportunity to cheer him up one day when he was depressed from the verbal abuse he received day after day. I guess the main point I want to get across is that you can google until the cows come home, but the only way to really get the truth about someone is to know them or talk to someone who did.
Randall you will always be in my memory!!!
- Lorelei (03/27/2011)
I was friends with him our freshman and sophomore years since i first met him. He was a good guy, and i know the people on the news that day didn't know him at all like y'all said and that made me even more mad. I was so upset when that happened. It was a tragic loss, one of a man who could have had a bright future. All of us that actually knew you and were your true friends will miss you buddy. RIP my friend
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