Ruth Harris

Murdered

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Ruth Harris, a 78-year-old woman, was tragically killed on July 26, 2012, in Detroit, Michigan. Ruth was found dead in her home, and despite investigative efforts, her case remains unsolved. This unfortunate event is part of a broader issue in Detroit, where many homicides have gone unresolved for years due to several systemic challenges. Detroit has experienced over 8,000 homicides since 1980, with nearly two-thirds of these cases still unsolved as of recent years. The lack of manpower, insuffi ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Ruth Harris

    March 28, 2022

    Female

    African-American / Black

    Detroit

    MI

    2012-07-26

    78

    Ruth

    Harris

    10/25/2024


    Area Body Found:
    Forum Posts (3)
    Just wanted to share the tragic news that Ruth Harris was murdered on July 26, 2012. My thoughts and... ...Read More
    09/29/2023
    Does anyone know if there is a memorial planned for Ruth? She meant so much to our community and I t... ...Read More
    06/29/2023
    I am currently conducting research for a paper on the murder of Ruth Harris and am seeking any infor... ...Read More
    06/11/2023