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Ryan Fomby

Death by Force
Case Description
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Ryan Fomby, a 21-year-old man, was tragically killed on May 27, 2014, in Detroit, Michigan. The incident took place on Memorial Day, when Ryan was found shot to death inside a car that had been set on fire. His body was discovered near Seven Mile and Hayes Road on Detroit's east side. Despite efforts to investigate, the case has remained unsolved for years. The nature of the crime—being shot and subsequently having the car set ablaze—suggests a deliberate attempt to cover up the incident, co ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Ryan Fomby

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Detroit

    MI

    2014-05-27

    21

    Ryan

    Fomby

    11/15/2025


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