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Joshua Hamilton

Death by Force
Case Description
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Joshua Hamilton, a 19-year-old male, tragically lost his life on September 27, 2015, in Dayton, Ohio. The incident occurred at Kricket's Tavern in Huber Heights, where Hamilton was fatally shot during a fight. The suspect, 20-year-old Michael D. Scott, was later found guilty on all charges related to the shooting. Scott was sentenced to 22 years to life in prison for the senseless act of violence.

The investigation into Hamilton's death revealed that the altercation began as a result of a ...Read More
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  • cleveland: Man sentenced to prison in fatal Dayton-area bar shooting
  • dayton-daily-news: Kricket’s Tavern fatal shooting suspect sentenced
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    Victim Details

    Joshua Hamilton

    Male

    Black / African American

    Dayton

    OH

    2015-09-27

    19

    Joshua

    Hamilton

    11/16/2025

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    Was anyone else deeply affected by the testimonies during Michael Scott's trial? I've been following... ...Read More
    09/26/2024
    I recently came across the case of Joshua Hamilton and was truly moved by the community's response. ... ...Read More
    02/11/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I wanted to focus a bit on the community's role in Joshua Hamilton's case. It's rea... ...Read More
    02/05/2024
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