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Rodney Ruffin

Case from New Orleans, LA dated Apr 15, 2012

Victim Details

Rodney Ruffin

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

New Orleans

LA

2012-04-15

2012-04-15

18

Rodney

Ruffin

07/10/2026

1


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In the spring of 2012, the life of 18-year-old Rodney Alex Ruffin was cut short in New Orleans, Louisiana. Born on November 26, 1993, the young man passed away on April 15, 2012. At the time of his death, he was a resident of New Orleans and had previously been employed by Popeye's and the New Orleans Superdome. He had also earned an Asbestos Certification from Mendez Environmental.

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