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David L. Gaines Sr

Death by Force
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David L. Gaines Sr., a 58-year-old African American male from Dayton, Ohio, was tragically murdered on September 16, 2014. The Dayton Police Department has classified his death as an unsolved homicide. Despite extensive investigations, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with his death. The case remains open, and law enforcement continues to seek information from the public to solve this crime.

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    • Victim Details

    David L. Gaines Sr

    Male

    Black / African American

    Dayton

    OH

    2014-09-16

    58

    David

    L. Gaines Sr

    11/19/2025

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