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Thomas Gordon

Case from Toledo, OH dated May 01, 1980

Victim Details

Thomas Gordon

Female

Toledo

OH

1980-05-01

24

Thomas

Gordon

07/08/2026

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Thomas Gordon, a 24-year-old male from Toledo, Ohio, tragically lost his life on May 1, 1980. He was a victim of the notorious serial killers Anthony and Nathaniel Cook. On the night of his death, Thomas and his 18-year-old girlfriend were abducted at gunpoint in north Toledo. The Cook brothers forced the couple into their car and drove them to a secluded area in western Lucas County. There, Thomas was shot, and despite his girlfriend surviving the ordeal, Thomas succumbed to his injuries.
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  • Anthony and Nathaniel Cook - Wikipedia
  • Thomas John “Tom” Gordon (1955-1980) - Find a Grave Memorial
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