Richard Wright

Murdered

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Richard Wright, a 64-year-old resident of Akron, Ohio, was tragically killed on the night of May 3, 2004. Wright had just returned home from a trip to Las Vegas and was sitting in his car parked in the driveway of his residence on Huguelet Street. While speaking on his cell phone, an unknown assailant approached and shot Wright, resulting in his death. The circumstances of the crime remain unclear, and no suspects have been identified by the authorities. Wright's case was classified as an unsolv ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Richard Wright

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Akron

    OH

    2004-05-03

    2004-05-03

    Richard

    Wright

    Unknown

    Unknown

    N/A

    N/A

    10/29/2024


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    My heart goes out to the victim of the recent incident. I am praying for their safe return and for c... ...Read More
    11/04/2023
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    02/27/2023
    It is with great sadness that we report the tragic news that renowned author Richard Wright was murd... ...Read More
    02/25/2023