Walter Coles

Murdered
Case Description
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Walter Coles was fatally shot on May 22, 1989, in Dayton, Ohio. The homicide occurred shortly after midnight, when neighbors reported hearing gunshots on Kinnard Avenue. They observed a car idling in front of 137 Kinnard Ave and a person running away between houses. Upon closer inspection, Walter Coles, aged 20, was found in the driver's seat of his vehicle with three gunshot wounds to his head.

The investigation into Coles’ death remains unsolved, and the Dayton Police Department co ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Walter Coles

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    Dayton

    OH

    1989-05-22

    1989-05-22

    Walter

    Coles

    10/29/2024


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    Does anyone know if Walter has any social media pages? I would love to follow him and stay updated o... ...Read More
    11/21/2024
    Is there any DNA evidence that has been examined in the Walter case? I would be interested to know i... ...Read More
    11/15/2024
    Does anyone know who Walter Coles was? I came across his name in a historical document and am curiou... ...Read More
    07/11/2024
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