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Larry Romine

Case from Dayton-view, OH dated Jul 15, 1975

Victim Details

Larry Romine

Male

Black / African American

Dayton-view

OH

1975-07-15

27

Larry

Romine

07/13/2026

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Larry Romine, a 27-year-old male from Dayton-view, OH, tragically died on July 15, 1975. His death was part of a series of racially motivated attacks carried out by Neal Long, also known as "The Shotgun Slayer." Long was responsible for at least 21 attacks against African-American men in Dayton, Ohio, between 1972 and September 1975, resulting in between four and seven deaths and 14 injuries. Long's motive was his anger over desegregation.

Neal Long was arrested on September 19, 1975, sho ...
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  • Suspect in Slaying of Educator Said to Admit Shooting Blacks (Published 1975)
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    Has anyone else wondered about the timing of Long's arrest in relation to Larry Romine's death? It's... ...Read More
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    Does anyone have more information on the community response in Dayton after the arrest of Neal Long?... ...Read More
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