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In the annals of Florida’s criminal history, there is one case that continues to baffle investigators and haunt the memories of those involved. The unsolved murder of 24-year-old James Norris in 1974 remains one of the oldest actibe cold cases in the state, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and shattered lives. Despite the passage of nearly 50 years, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is determined to crack the case and bring closure to Norris’ family. According to FDLE, in October 1974, James Norris, a resident of San Francisco, embarked on a journey to Florida that…