Rick Janz

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Case Description
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Rick Janz, aged 49, was killed on May 15, 2008, in Oakland, California, during a time when the city was grappling with a surge in violent crime. His homicide was part of a particularly challenging year for Oakland, which recorded 115 homicides in total. The incident occurred amidst widespread concerns about public safety, as most of the violent crimes, including homicides, were concentrated in the city's most vulnerable neighborhoods.

Janz's murder remains an open case, with limited inf ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Rick Janz

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Oakland

    CA

    2008-05-15

    49

    Rick

    Janz

    10/14/2024


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    Rick Janz was a Hispanic/Latino male who was 49 years old at the time of his disappearance. He was l... ...Read More
    03/29/2023