James Carver

James Carver (February 4, 1937 to January 9, 1983) was a Grandsboro Police Detective, the husband of hairdresser Evelyn Carver and father of three daughters; Melanie, Jenna, and Brandi Carver.

His violent death was the main inspiration for his middle daughter, Jenna to join the police force and eldest daughter, Melanie to become a district attorney.

Life
James's life has only been discussed in recollections from his family and colleagues. He was a tough cop, but a loving, caring husband and father. His eldest daughter, Melanie recalled on how he would play horsey with her and play sports with his middle daughter, Jenna. She said that Jenna was a tomboy and played sports with their father. Evelyn, James' wife said that Jenna tried to be the son her father wished he had.

Aftermath
James' shooting death affected those close to him very deeply. Evelyn, his wife, tried to be strong for her daughters. She had to return to hairdressing to take care of them. His daughters Melanie and Jenna, who were 14 and 13 at the time of their father's death, pursued careers in criminal justice. Melanie attended Stanford and majored in pre-law and criminal justice, and her sister, Jenna majored in criminal justice like her sister at CULA and upon graduation, she became a police officer.