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John Townes Jr

Case from Baltimore, MD dated Feb 13, 2018

Victim Details

John Townes Jr

Male

Black / African American

Baltimore

MD

2018-02-13

56

John

Townes Jr

07/16/2026

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On a cold February day in Baltimore, Maryland, the life of 56-year-old John Townes Jr. was tragically cut short. On February 13, 2018, the male victim was discovered on the very same block he called home, in the 6100 block of Frandford Avenue. The cause of his untimely death was determined to be a shooting.

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain largely undisclosed to the public. Details about what led to the fatal shooting have not been released by authorities. Information reg ...
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    I’ve been reading up on John Townes Jr.’s case, and it’s truly sad how this has affected his f... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else noticed how quiet the neighborhood has been since John Townes Jr.'s murder? It's jus... ...Read More
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