Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Ricky Yates death by force case profile photo

Ricky Lynn Yates

Case from Durham, NC dated Dec 02, 2018

Victim Details

Ricky Lynn Yates

Male

Black / African American

Durham

NC

2018-12-02

45

Ricky

Lynn Yates

06/23/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Ricky Lynn Yates, a 45-year-old man from Durham, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on December 2, 2018. He was found lying outside a gas station in the 100 block of East Cornwallis Road, having suffered a gunshot wound. Yates was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation into his death revealed that he was the victim of a shooting, but no suspects were immediately identified.

In the aftermath of Yates' death, law enforcement authorities launched a thorough investigation. Two ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Ricky Lynn Yates, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (5)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • heraldsun: Durham police identify man found shot to death on East Cornwallis Road
  • Ricky Yates Obituary | Dec 2, 2018 | Durham, NC
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 3 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    I've been following the Ricky Lynn Yates case closely, and one thing that really stands out to me is... ...Read More
    07/04/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Ricky Lynn Yates

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Durham, North-carolina

    Antoine Bernard Troublefield death by force case in Durham, NC

    Antoine Bernard Troublefield

    Death: Oct 18, 2016
    Antoine Bernard Troublefield, a 33-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on October r ...Read More
    Brian Davis death by force case in Durham, NC

    Brian Davis

    Death: Aug 22, 2022
    Brian Davis, a 51-year-old male from Durham, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on August 22, , ...Read More
    Samuel Hughes death by force case in Durham, NC

    Samuel Hughes

    Death: Mar 07, 2021
    Samuel Hughes, a 31-year-old male from Durham, NC, was found dead on March 7, 2021. His body was dis i ...Read More
    Larry Wynne Jackson Jr. death by force case in Durham, NC

    Larry Wynne Jackson Jr.

    Death: Aug 18, 2021
    Larry Wynne Jackson Jr., a 30-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on August 18, 8 ...Read More
    Jamie Nathaniel Daniels death by force case in Durham, NC

    Jamie Nathaniel Daniels

    Death: Jul 16, 2016
    Jamie Nathaniel Daniels, a 33-year-old African American male, was found dead on July 16, 2016, in Du D ...Read More
    Jivon Terrence Cherry death by force case in Durham, NC

    Jivon Terrence Cherry

    Death: Sep 13, 2022
    Jivon Terrence Cherry, a 39-year-old African American male, was found dead on September 13, 2022, in i ...Read More
    Nafez Jalal death by force case in Durham, NC

    Nafez Jalal

    Death: Apr 27, 2016
    Nafez Jalal, a 57-year-old man from Durham, North Carolina, was tragically killed on April 27, 2016, 6 ...Read More