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Rod Singleton

Case from Louisville, KY dated Jan 01, 2011

Victim Details

Rod Singleton

December 21, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Louisville

KY

2011-01-01

2011-01-01

55

Rod

Singleton

06/21/2026


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In the early hours of New Year's Day in 2011, the city of Louisville, Kentucky, marked the beginning of the year with a tragic event. Rodman S. Singleton Jr., a 55-year-old African-American male, was found shot in the 4100 block of Muhammad Ali Boulevard. His death was the first homicide of the year in the city.

Known to many by his nickname 'Captain Video,' Singleton was a son, brother, uncle, and friend. Friends and family remembered him as a sweet and kind person. The news of his viole ...
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  • Coroner identifies first homicide victim of 2011 - WAVE 3
  • 2011 Open Homicides - Louisville Metro PD, KY - Photo Gallery
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