Javan Rogers

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Case Description
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Javan Rogers, aged 26, was tragically abducted from his home in Akron, Ohio, on August 27, 2002, and was later found fatally shot in Youngstown, Ohio. Rogers was taken from his residence on North Portage Path, and his body was discovered shortly afterward, which led to a significant police investigation involving multiple jurisdictions. Law enforcement agencies, including the Akron Police Department, have treated this as a homicide, but despite efforts over the years, the case remains unsolved. ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Javan Rogers

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Akron

    OH

    2002-08-27

    Javan

    Rogers

    Unknown

    Unknown

    N/A

    N/A

    No

    10/28/2024


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    01/18/2024
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    07/18/2023
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