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Ruby Mays

Case from Dayton, OH dated Mar 14, 1982

Victim Details

Ruby Mays

February 11, 2022

Female

African-American / Black

Dayton

OH

1982-03-14

1982-03-14

Ruby

Mays

07/16/2026


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On March 14, 1982, Ruby Mays was found dead in a field at Shoopmill, Dayton, Ohio. The 19-year-old was last seen driving her 1980 white and gold Chevy Impala, which was found near her body at the crime scene. Ruby Mays lived at the Forest Park Apartments, and the Dayton Police Department has been investigating her case ever since. Despite these efforts, no suspects have been identified, and her homicide remains unsolved.

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    Has anyone looked into the possibility of connections between Ruby Mays's murder and any other unsol... ...Read More
    09/16/2024
    Ruby Mays was only 19 when her life was tragically cut short. Thinking about it, that particular spo... ...Read More
    12/04/2023
    It's incredibly tragic that Ruby's case is still unsolved after so many years. Thinking about how he... ...Read More
    08/28/2023
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