Benjamin Hartney

Murdered
Case Description
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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
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    Victim Details

    Benjamin Hartney

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    Caucasian / White

    Akron

    OH

    1989-06-16

    1989-06-16

    Benjamin

    Hartney

    10/28/2024


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    Does anyone know if the Benjamin Hartney case is listed in the Namus database? I am trying to gather... ...Read More
    10/16/2024
    Is it just me, or does it seem like this case has gone cold? I haven't heard any updates or new info... ...Read More
    07/04/2023
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