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Charles Potter

Case from Cincinnati, OH dated Aug 28, 1987

Victim Details

Charles Potter

February 11, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Cincinnati

OH

1987-08-28

1987-08-28

Charles

Potter

06/24/2026


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On August 28, 1987, Charles Potter, a 40-year-old man, was fatally stabbed in Cincinnati, Ohio. The incident occurred in the vicinity of 1100 Gilbert Avenue. On the day of his death, Potter had been at the Greyhound bus station, reportedly traveling from Illinois to North Carolina. It is believed that the homicide took place after he left the bus station and proceeded to the area where he was ultimately found.

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