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Homer Piatt

Case from Las-crucez, OH dated Oct 15, 2020

Victim Details

Homer Dave Piatt

Male

Las-crucez

OH

2020-10-15

72

Homer

Piatt

07/06/2026

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Homer David 'Dave' Piatt, a 72-year-old man from Las Crucez, Ohio, passed away on October 15, 2020. He was a former Postmaster of Haydenville and a U.S. Army veteran. Dave suffered from chronic illness and mobility impairment. His wife, Gayle L. Piatt, shot him, claiming she did so to ease his suffering. Three days after the incident, she went to the police and confessed to the act.

Gayle Piatt, aged 64, was charged with murder but later pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter. She was s ...
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