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David Barber

Case from Mount-vernon, OH dated Apr 03, 2017

Victim Details

David Barber

Male

White / Caucasian

Mount-vernon

OH

2017-04-03

David

Barber

07/14/2026

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David Barber, a 63-year-old Caucasian male, was the former sheriff of Knox County, Ohio. He served as sheriff for 20 years before retiring at the end of his term in 2013. On April 3, 2017, Barber was found dead at his home near Mount Vernon, Ohio, from a single gunshot wound. The Knox County Sheriff's Office confirmed that his death appeared to be a result of suicide, as a suicide note was found at the scene. Barber's death was treated with the same sensitivity and attention as any other coroner ...
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  • NBC4i.com: Deputies: Former Knox Co. Sheriff died from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound
  • Former Knox County sheriff dead from apparent suicide
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    Just found out about the passing of David Barber and can't shake this feeling of sorrow for his fami... ...Read More
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