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Anthony Hughes

Death by Force
Case Description
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On May 11, 1995, Anthony Hughes, a 39-year-old Black male from Akron, OH, was found lying at the bottom of the basement steps with several gunshot wounds. The Akron Police Department was immediately notified, and an investigation was launched to determine the circumstances surrounding his death. Despite extensive efforts, the case remained unsolved for many years, and it was classified as an unsolved homicide.

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    Victim Details

    Anthony T. Hughes

    Male

    Black / African American

    Akron

    OH

    1995-05-11

    39

    Anthony

    Hughes

    11/16/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    It's really tough to come to terms with how long justice took in Anthony Hughes' case. I can't begin... ...Read More
    01/28/2024
    I can't stop thinking about how the community must feel after all these years. Imagine being a famil... ...Read More
    01/10/2024
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