John Byrd

Murdered
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John Byrd, a 61-year-old male, was found murdered in his home on April 20, 1979, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The incident occurred at his residence at 3585 Antwerp in Hamilton County. Byrd was stabbed to death, and despite ongoing investigations, the case remains unsolved. The Cincinnati Police Department has been handling the case, with limited leads emerging over the years.

The murder took place under circumstances that have yet to be fully clarified. Byrd's death adds to a list of unsolved ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    John Byrd

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Cincinnati

    OH

    1979-04-20

    1979-04-20

    John

    Byrd

    10/28/2024


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    Does anyone know where John worked? I'm trying to track down some information about his employment h... ...Read More
    08/22/2024
    Is there a memorial being planned for John? I would like to pay my respects and show my support for ... ...Read More
    12/29/2023
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