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Thomas Rutledge

Case from Dayton, OH dated Jan 07, 2008

Victim Details

Thomas Gene “Lil Soop” Rutledge III

Male

Black / African American

Dayton

OH

2008-01-07

18

Thomas

Rutledge

07/01/2026

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Thomas Rutledge, an 18-year-old male from Dayton, Ohio, tragically died on January 7, 2008, from wounds received in a shooting around midnight the previous day in Trotwood. The incident was part of a violent crime spree that shook the community, leading to multiple investigations and law enforcement actions.

Authorities launched a thorough investigation into Rutledge's death, focusing on identifying the shooter and gathering evidence to build a case. The investigation involved interviewin ...
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  • Thomas Gene “Lil' Soop” Rutledge III, age 18
  • Thomas Rutledge (1989-2008) | Obituary - We Remember

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