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Eric Coats

Death by Force
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Eric "Corn Bread" Coats was murdered on November 7, 1994, in Dayton, Ohio. He was found shot to death inside his residence at 4024 Germantown Pike, located in Jefferson Township. The Dayton Police Department has been leading the investigation into his homicide, but to date, the case remains unsolved. Coats, a Black male, was known by the nickname "Corn Bread," and there is limited information available regarding suspects or a potential motive for his death.

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    • Victim Details

    Eric Coats

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Dayton

    OH

    1994-11-07

    1994-11-07

    Eric

    Coats

    11/15/2025


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