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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
In 2017, Detroit was still dealing with the consequences of an overstretched law enforcement system tha ...Read More
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Robert Oakes
March 28, 2022
Male
African-American / Black
Detroit
MI
2017-07-05
39
Robert
Oakes
11/30/2025
Area Body Found:
Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone else been following the case of Robert Oakes? It's incredibly tough to hear about yet ano... ...Read More
04/22/2024
04/22/2024
Hi everyone,
I’ve been following the case of Robert Oakes, who was tragically killed in Detroit... ...Read More
04/04/2024
I’ve been following the case of Robert Oakes, who was tragically killed in Detroit... ...Read More
04/04/2024
I recently came across the case of Robert Oakes while looking into the unsolved homicides in Detroit... ...Read More
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
