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Justin Holston

Case from Akron, OH dated Oct 16, 2005

Victim Details

Justin Holston

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Akron

OH

2005-10-16

2005-10-16

Justin

Holston

Unknown

Unknown

N/A

N/A

No

07/14/2026


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On October 16, 2005, Justin Earl Holston, a 57-year-old resident of Akron, Ohio, was killed during an apparent burglary at his residence on South Hawkins Avenue. The incident took place around 2:00 AM when Justin, who was in the basement, heard noises coming from upstairs. As he went to investigate, he was shot by intruders with an assault rifle. The Akron Police Department responded to the incident, but to date, the case remains unsolved, with no identified suspects or major breakthroughs.
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