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Jack Cain

Death by Force
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Jack Cain, aged 55, was murdered on May 8, 1981, in Dayton, Ohio. The incident took place in Montgomery County, and the Dayton Police Department conducted the initial investigation. The case has remained unsolved since that time, with very few leads to help identify the perpetrator. Authorities have classified it as an unsolved homicide, highlighting the importance of public assistance in uncovering new information that could lead to a resolution.

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    • Victim Details

    Jack Cain

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    Dayton

    OH

    1981-05-08

    1981-05-08

    Jack

    Cain

    11/12/2025

    1


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