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Ben Sims

Case from Cleveland, OH dated Sep 30, 2018

Victim Details

Ben Sims

Male

Black / African American

Cleveland

OH

2018-09-30

30

Ben

Sims

06/21/2026

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Benjamin Forest Sims, a 30-year-old male from Cleveland, Ohio, tragically passed away on September 30, 2018. The circumstances surrounding his death were investigated as a murder case.

The investigation revealed that Sims was killed in a violent altercation. Law enforcement authorities identified Jerry Sims, Jr. as a suspect in the murder. Jerry Sims, Jr. was charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault, aggravated arson, offenses against a human ...
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  • cleveland.com: Man charged in deadly Richmond Heights shooting in argument over woman
  • Chronicle-Telegram: Authorities identify man fatally shot after argument at Richmond Heights apartment complex
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