Jo Ann Akins

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Case Description
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Jo Ann Akins, a 27-year-old resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, was tragically killed on December 6, 1978. She was shot at her residence located at 1637 Hughes Street in Cincinnati. Despite an investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department, her case remains unsolved.

Jo Ann's death has been classified as a homicide, and the details surrounding her death are limited. Authorities have made public appeals for information, urging anyone with knowledge about the incident to come forward to assi ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Jo Ann Akins

    February 11, 2022

    Female

    African-American / Black

    Cincinnati

    OH

    1978-12-06

    1978-12-06

    Jo Ann

    Akins

    10/28/2024

    1


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    I wanted to share some information about a tragic event that occurred in Cincinnati, OH on December ... ...Read More
    05/15/2024
    Does anyone know if there is a GoFundMe set up for Jo Ann's family? I would like to contribute and o... ...Read More
    02/12/2024
    Does anyone have any theories on the murder of Jo Ann that they'd like to share? I find the case rea... ...Read More
    12/27/2023