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Ray Clark

Case from Marietta, OH dated Feb 07, 1981

Victim Details

Ray R. Joe Clark

Male

White / Caucasian

Marietta

OH

1981-02-07

49

Ray

Clark

06/28/2026

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Lieutenant Ray R. "Joe" Clark, aged 49, was a dedicated officer with the Washington County Sheriff's Office in Marietta, Ohio. On the evening of February 7, 1981, he was shot and killed from ambush while standing in the kitchen of his home on Dodd's Run Road. A shotgun blast was fired through his kitchen window, striking him in the head. His wife, Patricia, discovered him injured on the floor, but despite immediate medical attention, he passed away shortly after arriving at the hospital.

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  • Mitchell Ruble sentenced to 15 years to life for '81 murder of Ray Clark
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    Has anyone else thought about the impact on Lt. Clark’s family during those 30 agonizing years whe... ...Read More
    11/08/2024
    I've been following Lt. Ray R. "Joe" Clark's case for a while, and something that stands out to me i... ...Read More
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