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On June 16, 1989, Benjamin Hartney, an eight-month-old infant, tragically died in a house fire at 1283 Andrus Street in Akron, Ohio. The fire also claimed the lives of his mother, Carrie Hartney, aged 25, and his sister, Pamela Hartney, who was just two years old. The fire occurred in the early hours of the morning, and was determined to be an act of arson.
The blaze was reportedly set deliberately in the home's dining room and the adjoining stairwell, making it difficult for the occupa ...Read More
The blaze was reportedly set deliberately in the home's dining room and the adjoining stairwell, making it difficult for the occupa ...Read More
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Benjamin Hartney
February 11, 2022
Male
Caucasian / White
Akron
OH
1989-06-16
1989-06-16
Benjamin
Hartney
12/05/2025
Area Body Found:
Forum Posts (3)
I recently came across the Hartney family case from 1989 and it's truly been on my mind. One thing I... ...Read More
12/16/2024
12/16/2024
Hey everyone,
I've been reading a lot about the tragic Hartney case from 1989 and can't stop thin... ...Read More
08/03/2024
I've been reading a lot about the tragic Hartney case from 1989 and can't stop thin... ...Read More
08/03/2024
It’s so unsettling to revisit the tragic events on Andrus Street, especially considering the young... ...Read More
12/15/2023
12/15/2023
