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Gavin Richard Nelson

Case from Elyria, OH dated Jul 28, 2020

Victim Details

Gavin Richard Nelson

Male

White / Caucasian

Elyria

OH

2020-07-28

12

Gavin

Richard Nelson

07/04/2026

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Gavin Richard Nelson, a 12-year-old boy from Elyria, Ohio, tragically lost his life on July 28, 2020. Gavin was a student at Northwood Middle School, where he excelled academically and participated in the orchestra and robotics club. He was also passionate about playing the electric guitar and posting videos on YouTube. Gavin was deeply loved by his teachers, classmates, and family.

The devastating incident occurred when Gavin's father, John Nelson, shot and killed his wife, Robin Nelson, ...
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  • fox8.com: Elyria police identify family members found dead in apparent murder-suicide
  • fox8.com: Community grieving after family found dead in apparent murder-suicide at Elyria home
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    I've been thinking a lot about Gavin's love for the electric guitar and his YouTube videos. It's jus... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the role of mental health in situations like this, and it's really we... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about Gavin's passion for the electric guitar and how much joy he seemed to... ...Read More
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