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Effie Williams

Case from Dayton, OH dated Dec 14, 2015

Victim Details

Effie Williams

February 11, 2022

Female

African-American / Black

Dayton

OH

2015-12-14

2015-12-14

Effie

Williams

Black

Brown

07/15/2026


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A woman is murdered
Effie Williams, age 72, was found shot to death in her Dayton, Ohio, home on December 14, 2015. The Dayton Police Department, which categorized her case as a homicide, found few leads to clarify the motive or identify suspects. Williams was remembered as a vibrant and free-spirited woman, cherished by her family. Her tragic death led family members to hold a vigil in her honor, keeping her memory alive as they continue to seek justice. Authorities encourage anyone with information to come forwar ...
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  • Family Holds Vigil for Murdered Grandmother - Dayton247now
  • 2015 Homicide Victims Memorialized | Montgomery County, OH
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    Has anyone else noticed how quiet the neighborhood seems about Effie Williams' case? It’s been yea... ...Read More
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