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William Billy Benson

Case from London, OH dated Jan 22, 2018

Victim Details

Name

William Billy Benson

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

London

State

OH

Date Of Death

2018-01-22

Age At Death

28

First Name

William

Last Name

Billy Benson

Last Updated

07/07/2026

Case Description

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William "Billy" Benson, a 28-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, tragically lost his life on January 22, 2018, in London, Ohio. Benson was a quiet and gentle individual who enjoyed exotic cars and gaming with his best friend Zachary Edmund. His life was cut short during a violent home invasion that turned into a deadly shootout at the Madison Lamplight Apartments.

On the night of the incident, two attackers forcibly entered apartment 10C, where Benson and Edmund resided. A fierce exch ...

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NBC4i.com: Suspect in Madison County double homicide turns himself in

WTTE: Neighbors, police shocked by deadly shootout in Madison County, saying its 'not normal'

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I was reading up on the tragic case of William "Billy" Benson and couldn't help but think about the ... ...Read More
12/31/2024

Has anyone else been following the details about the security at the Madison Lamplight Apartments? I... ...Read More
04/23/2024

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07/10/2023

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