John Gibbons

Murdered
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John Gibbons, aged 32, was killed on December 9, 2012, in Detroit, Michigan. His death occurred during a particularly violent year for Detroit, which saw an increase in homicides compared to previous years. The city reported 386 homicides in 2012, reflecting an alarming rise that highlighted the ongoing challenges Detroit faced in combating violent crime. Detroit’s homicide rates at the time were influenced by multiple socio-economic challenges, and law enforcement agencies struggled to keep u ...Read More
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    • Victim Details

    John Gibbons

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Detroit

    MI

    2012-12-09

    32

    John

    Gibbons

    10/26/2024


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