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William Coates

Case from Cincinnati, OH dated Nov 22, 1981

Victim Details

William Coates

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Cincinnati

OH

1981-11-22

1981-11-22

William

Coates

No

07/17/2026


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On November 22, 1981, William M. Coates, a 22-year-old man, was tragically killed in Cincinnati, Ohio. The incident occurred at 1408 Linn Street in Hamilton County. Coates was shot at this location, and the case has remained unsolved since that day. The Cincinnati Police Department has been in charge of the investigation, but despite efforts over the years, no suspects have been officially identified or charged in connection with Coates' death.

The homicide occurred in the evening hours ...
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