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David Ford

Death by Force
Case Description
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On August 24, 1992, David Ford, a 35-year-old African American male, was fatally shot during an attempted armed robbery in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood. Ford was one of several victims in a violent spree attributed to Ralph Harris, a serial offender later dubbed "The Southside Strangler." Harris's crimes between 1992 and 1995 included multiple murders, sexual assaults, and armed robberies, predominantly targeting residents of Chicago's South Side.

Harris was arrested on August 29, 199 ...Read More
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    • Victim Details

    David Ford

    Male

    Black / African American

    Chicago

    IL

    1992-08-24

    35

    David

    Ford

    11/09/2025

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    Reading about David Ford's murder at the hands of Ralph Harris is incredibly upsetting. What stood o... ...Read More
    05/16/2024
    I've been revisiting some episodes of the "Southside Strangler" case, and the one thought I can't sh... ...Read More
    01/17/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I've been diving into the tragic case of David Ford and can't shake the thought abo... ...Read More
    06/13/2023
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