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Questions about James Dallas Egbert III

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was James Dallas Egbert III born?

James Dallas Egbert III entered the world on the 29th of October 1962 in Dayton, Ohio. He grew up in Huber Heights, a suburb of that city.

Why did James Dallas Egbert III leave Case Hall dormitory room on the 15th of August 1979?

James Dallas Egbert III left Case Hall dormitory room on the 15th of August 1979 after writing a suicide note before entering the steam tunnels below campus. Methaqualone consumption followed as an attempt to end his life.

How long did it take for William Dear to recover James Dallas Egbert III?

The private investigator recovered him on the 13th of September 1979. This occurred after Egbert moved between two houses in East Lansing before leaving via bus.

What caused the death of James Dallas Egbert III on the 16th of August 1980?

Egbert entered Grandview Hospital with a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the 11th of August 1980. The youth died mid-afternoon but confirmation came at 10:30 P.M. His age was seventeen when he passed away on the 16th of August 1980.

When did sales of Dungeons and Dragons Basic Set rise dramatically after the incident involving James Dallas Egbert III?

Before the steam tunnel event, copies might have sold 5,000 per month. By end of 1979 trading reached over 30,000 copies monthly.