James Willis

Murdered
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James Phillip Willis was found dead on March 8, 1980, in Dayton, Ohio. His death was ruled as a homicide, but despite numerous investigations, the case remains unsolved. Willis, who was 21 years old at the time of his death, was found in Montgomery County, and his case has been marked by a lack of viable leads for decades.

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has been involved in the case to provide support to local law enforcement in hopes of finding clues or information tha ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    James Willis

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    Dayton

    OH

    1980-03-08

    1980-03-08

    James

    Willis

    10/28/2024


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