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Joseph Horvath

Case from Dayton, OH dated Aug 07, 1981

Victim Details

Joseph Horvath

February 11, 2022

Male

Dayton

OH

1981-08-07

1981-08-07

Joseph

Horvath

07/02/2026

1


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On August 7, 1981, 47-year-old Joseph Horvath was found dead in Dayton, Ohio. The incident occurred in Montgomery County, and Horvath's death was determined to be a homicide. The case was investigated by the Dayton Police Department, but despite their efforts, it remained unresolved. Horvath was discovered at the scene on North Walnut Street, and it is believed that he was fatally attacked elsewhere before his body was left in the area.

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