Joseph Batiste

Murdered
Case Description
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On December 19, 1981, Joseph Batiste was killed in Akron, Ohio. His case remains unsolved and is classified as a cold case by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). The homicide took place in Summit County, and it has been an open investigation ever since, with no resolution as to the identity of the perpetrator or the motive behind the crime. Authorities have been seeking tips from the community to help solve this tragic case.

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    Victim Details

    Joseph Batiste

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Akron

    OH

    1981-12-19

    1981-12-19

    Joseph

    Batiste

    10/28/2024


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