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Killing of James Mauney
LocationJuliaetta, Idaho, U.S.
DateMarch 20, 2024; 7 months ago (2024-03-20)
Attack type
Homicide
VictimJames L. Mauney
AccusedSkylar Meade, Nicholas Umphenour
ChargesFirst-degree murder, Grand Theft Auto

On March 20th, 2024, James L. Mauney, was murdered while walking his dogs along a walking path in Juliaetta in Juliaetta, Idaho.[1]

The following day, Mauney was reported missing to local authorities after communications ceased.[2]

James L. Mauney
Born
James Lloyd Mauney

July 10 1940
DiedMarch 20 2024
Cause of deathHomicide

Perpetrators

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Skylar Meade escaped custody at the Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho on March 20th, 2024 with the assistance of Nicholas Umphenour.[3] Skylar Meade was transported to the Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center after engaging himself in self-inflected injuries.[4] [5]

Nicholas Umphenour assisted with the escape after ambushing an escort of three police officers, wounding two of them before fleeing with Meade in a get-away vehicle.

Murder

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With the current ongoing investigation into the homicide, it is believed that the homicide was indiscriminate, and a failed attempt robbery.

Mauney's body was disposed near the neighboring town of Leland, Idaho.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Missing Juliaetta Man Identified As Murder Victim Connected To Escaped Prisoner And His Accomplice". PullmanRadio. March 22, 2024. p. 9. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  2. ^ "North Idaho homicide victims identified, ISP says killings are related to Boise escape". KLEW-TV. March 22, 2024. p. 9. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  3. ^ |title=Skylar Meade sentenced to life in prison after violent escape from custody |url=www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/skylar-meade-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-after-violent-escape-from-custody |access-date=22 October 2024 |work=kivitv |}}
  4. ^ "Police identify 2 homicide victims who could be tied to captured Idaho inmate and his accomplice. Here's what we know". CNN. March 22, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  5. ^ "3 Idaho corrections officers shot as suspect breaks inmate out of hospital". corrections1. March 20, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  6. ^ "Missing Juliaetta man one of two people killed by escaped Boise inmate, according to ISP". KXLY. March 22, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.