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Robert Bolden

Case from Cincinnati, OH dated Jan 04, 1999

Victim Details

Robert Bolden

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Cincinnati

OH

1999-01-04

1999-01-04

Robert

Bolden

07/04/2026


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Robert Bolden, aged 44, was tragically shot and killed on January 4, 1999, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The incident took place at the Elder Cafe, located at 128 W Elder Street in Hamilton County. On the day of the incident, Bolden was sitting inside the cafe when he was confronted by a man who threatened him. The suspect, described as a Black male in his 30s, left the premises only to return shortly afterward. Upon returning, the suspect shot Bolden before fleeing the scene. The Cincinnati Police Depar ...
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