Case Description
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Robert Oakes, age 39, was killed on July 5, 2017, in Detroit, Michigan. Specific details about the circumstances of his death are sparse, but his passing is documented in various public records and memorial websites. The incident forms part of Detroit's larger struggle with crime during that period, as the city has historically grappled with a high rate of homicides and violent crime.

In 2017, Detroit was still dealing with the consequences of an overstretched law enforcement system tha ...Read More
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Victim Details

Robert Oakes

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Detroit

MI

2017-07-05

39

Robert

Oakes

10/25/2024


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Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone heard if any charges have been filed in the Robert Oakes case? I've been following the ne... ...Read More
07/07/2024
I wanted to share the sad news that Robert Oakes was tragically murdered on July 5, 2017. It was a d... ...Read More
09/05/2023
Is anyone aware of a candlelight vigil being held in memory of Robert? I would like to pay my respec... ...Read More
05/14/2023