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Francis Fruit

Case from Cleveland, OH dated Feb 10, 2016

Victim Details

Francis L. Fruit, Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Cleveland

OH

2016-02-10

58

Francis

Fruit

06/23/2026

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Francis Leroy Fruit Jr., a 58-year-old African American man, was a beloved member of his community in Bedford, Ohio. Born on August 26, 1957, in Harvey, Fayette County, West Virginia, he grew up surrounded by family and friends who cherished him. Those who knew him described him as a kind-hearted individual, always willing to lend a helping hand, and someone whose presence brought warmth to those around him. His tragic passing on February 10, 2016, left an irreplaceable void in the lives of his ...
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  • cleveland.com: Officials ID Cleveland man found fatally shot in burning car
  • cleveland.com: Man found in burning car in Cleveland's Buckeye-Shaker neighborhood had been shot
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