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Kijuan Omar Whitehurst

Death by Force
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Kijuan Omar Whitehurst, a 24-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on November 22, 1996, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The circumstances surrounding his death were deeply troubling and led to significant legal and investigative actions.

Whitehurst's death was ruled a homicide, and the investigation that followed revealed a complex web of suspects and legal proceedings. Authorities identified multiple individuals connected to the crime, and arrests were made as part of the ongoi ...Read More
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    • Victim Details

    Kijuan Omar Whitehurst

    Male

    Black / African American

    Cincinnati

    OH

    1996-11-22

    24

    Kijuan

    Omar Whitehurst

    11/16/2025

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