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Michael Riley

Death by Force
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Michael Patrick Riley, a 48-year-old man from Franklin Furnace, Ohio, died on March 16, 2014. His death was the result of a tragic incident involving his 14-year-old son, Pat Riley. According to reports, Pat Riley shot his father during an argument at their home. The altercation reportedly stemmed from ongoing verbal disputes between Michael Riley and his son.

Authorities responded to a 911 call from the home on Junior Road in Franklin Furnace, where the teen confessed to the shooting. T ...Read More
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  • MICHAEL RILEY Obituary - Huntington, OH | The Herald-Dispatch
  • The Columbus Dispatch: Scioto County prosecutor to seek blended charges for teen accused of killing father
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    Victim Details

    Michael P. Riley

    Male

    Franklin-furnace

    OH

    2014-03-16

    48

    Michael

    Riley

    12/02/2025

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