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Shawn Dotson

Case from Akron, OH dated Jun 07, 2014

Victim Details

Shawn Dotson

Male

Black / African American

Akron

OH

2014-06-07

46

Shawn

Dotson

07/07/2026

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Shawn Dotson, a 46-year-old African American man from Akron, Ohio, tragically lost his life on June 7, 2014. Shawn was well-known in his community, having served in the U.S. Navy and later becoming self-employed. He was passionate about basketball and was an active member of his church, New Millennium Baptist Church.

On the day of his death, Shawn returned home with an unknown female companion. Four men, Robert Jordan, Darryl Rue, Adrian Washington, and Dennis Miller, drove to Shawn's hou ...
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  • www.ohio.com: Fourth man charged in Akron robbery, slaying
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    I keep thinking about the impact Shawn must have had on his community, especially being such an acti... ...Read More
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