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On January 10, 2025, Cleveland police discovered the body of 41-year-old Melton Peoples III inside a basement on East 78th Street. The victim, a Black male, had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the back. Authorities launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death, ultimately identifying a suspect in the case.
The suspect, 46-year-old Oturi Germany, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals on Tuesday. Germany, who has a lengthy criminal history dating back to 1998, w ...Read More
The suspect, 46-year-old Oturi Germany, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals on Tuesday. Germany, who has a lengthy criminal history dating back to 1998, w ...Read More
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Melton Peoples
Male
Black / African American
Cleveland
OH
2025-01-10
41
Melton
Peoples
11/21/2025
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Has anyone else been following the news about Melton Peoples III? I can't get over how tragic this i... ...Read More
05/17/2025
05/17/2025
I can't stop wondering about the role of the community in crime prevention. Melton Peoples III's tra... ...Read More
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
