Man Gets 60 Years For 2011 Plainfield Stabbing: Prosecutors

Anthony James, a 62-year-old Plainfield man was sentenced to 60 years in state prison for a 2011 fatal stabbing, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel said.

Sam Barron

06/26/2023 4:13 p.m.

In Sept. 2011, Plainfield police responded to James' home on the 300 block of East 7th St. and found the body of 48-year-old Audrey Tanksley, Daniel said. James had called 911, Daniel said.

James was sentenced after being convicted of first degree murder and two weapons charges, Daniel said.

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