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Sierra Strickland

Death by Force
Case Description
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Sierra Strickland, a 28-year-old African American woman from Youngstown, OH, tragically lost her life on October 24, 2016. She was found shot to death in an alley behind a church on Belmont Avenue. The case remains unsolved, and no arrests have been made. Former Youngstown police detective Lt. Doug Bobovnyik, who led the investigation, mentioned that there was very little physical evidence at the scene. Investigators learned that Strickland had a troubled past and was a drug user, which led them ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Sierra Strickland

    Female

    Black / African American

    Youngstown

    OH

    2016-10-24

    28

    Sierra

    Strickland

    11/06/2025

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