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Roy Kelly

Case from Detroit, MI dated Jul 17, 2013

Victim Details

Roy Kelly

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Detroit

MI

2013-07-17

2013-07-17

29

Roy

Kelly

07/05/2026


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On the morning of July 17, 2013, Roy Kelly III, a 29-year-old man, was following his daily routine, heading out to grab a morning cup of coffee. As he drove through the intersection of Bentler and Fargo on Detroit's northwest side, his life was tragically cut short when he was robbed and fatally shot. Mr. Kelly was discovered lying in the street next to his white Dodge Caravan. A father with a promising future, he was known as a good and decent young man who had found success as a chef at Tom's ...
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  • Who killed Roy Kelly III? - FOX 2 Detroit
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