A chilling tale of teenage brutality unfolded in Bay City, Michigan, as 14-year-old James Kennon stood accused of murdering Clyde Valentine, a Detroit bartender. In a shocking twist, it was revealed that Kennon was only 11 years old at the time of the crime, having claimed his age was 14 to the authorities. Kennon’s confession details a heinous crime: after hitchhiking a ride with Valentine, he shot the bartender three times, brutally clubbed his skull with the butt of the pistol, and then ran over the body with the automobile. The brutal nature of the crime has left investigators stunned.
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Key Facts
- State: MI
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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