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Markel Morrison

Death by Force
Case Description
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Markel Morrison, a 22-year-old African American man from Cincinnati, tragically died on May 27, 2016, in Athens, Ohio. Morrison was found seriously wounded at the River Park on South Green apartments and later succumbed to his injuries. The incident occurred during an attempted burglary and drug-related crime.

John Michael Fults-Ganey, a 21-year-old Ohio University student from Athens, was charged with felony murder and complicity to aggravated burglary in connection with Morrison's deat ...Read More
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  • Fender Funeral Directors: Obituary for Markel J. MORRISON
  • Lexington Herald-Leader: Markel Morrison's Obituary on Lexington Herald-Leader
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    Victim Details

    Markel Morrison

    Male

    Black / African American

    Athens

    OH

    2016-05-27

    22

    Markel

    Morrison

    11/18/2025

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    09/01/2024
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    08/24/2023
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