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Cedric Holt Jr.

Death by Force
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Cedric Holt Jr., a 34-year-old African American man from Springfield, Ohio, was found deceased in Virgil Mabra Park on May 22, 2018. His death was ruled a homicide. The circumstances surrounding his death were particularly tragic and complex. On the same day, around 19 miles away in Huber Heights, Holt's son and his friend were found tied up in their home after a reported home invasion. The suspects had broken into the house early in the morning, ransacked it, and fled before the boys managed to ...Read More
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  • springfieldnewssun: Springfield family wants justice for Huber Heights man found dead at park
  • ABC News: Dad killed, body left in park as burglars tie up his son miles away
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    Victim Details

    Cedric Holt Jr.

    Male

    Black / African American

    Springfield

    OH

    2018-05-22

    34

    Cedric

    Holt Jr.

    11/19/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    It's truly saddening to hear about what happened to Cedric Holt Jr. and his family. The part that ge... ...Read More
    08/20/2024
    Has anyone else been struck by the timeline in Cedric Holt Jr.'s murder case? I find it really unset... ...Read More
    10/10/2023
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