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Darius Lamar Jones

Death by Force
Case Description
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Darius Lamar Jones, a 19-year-old male from Dayton, Ohio, tragically lost his life on August 8, 2016. He was a graduate of Centerville School of Possibility and was pursuing a career as a Personal Training Instructor at Heritage College in Columbus, OH. Darius was known for his love of sports, including basketball, football, track, and field.

The circumstances surrounding his death were determined to be a homicide. Darius was found shot multiple times in the early hours of the morning in ...Read More
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  • WDTN: Suspect in fatal Dayton apartment shooting formally indicted
  • WKEF: Officials investigate shooting at Northland Village Apartments in Harrison Township
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    Victim Details

    Darius Lamar Jones

    Male

    Black / African American

    Dayton

    OH

    2016-08-08

    19

    Darius

    Lamar Jones

    11/26/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone have any more info about Darius's interests in sports or other things he was passionate ... ...Read More
    10/18/2023
    Hey everyone,
    I've been following Darius Lamar Jones' case closely, and one thing that really sta... ...Read More
    07/29/2023
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    07/04/2023
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