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Timothy John Tim Kern

Death by Force
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Timothy John "Tim" Kern, a 47-year-old Caucasian male from Massillon, Ohio, tragically lost his life on November 25, 2011. His death was the result of a gunshot wound to the head, and his body was discovered buried in a shallow grave behind Rolling Acres Mall in Akron, Ohio. Timothy had responded to a Craigslist ad seeking a farm hand in Ohio, which ultimately led to his untimely demise.

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  • The Atlantic: Murder by Craigslist
  • Father of missing Akron man says his son interviewed for Craigsl - WFMJ.com News weather sports for Youngstown-Warren Ohio
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    Victim Details

    Timothy John “Tim” Kern

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Caldwell

    OH

    2011-11-25

    47

    Timothy

    John Tim Kern

    11/07/2025

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