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Case Description
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On September 23, 1977, 18-year-old Melvin Gooden was found dead in Akron, Ohio. His body was discovered in the Cuyahoga River near 900 Cuyahoga Street by construction workers. The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound, marking it as a homicide. This tragic incident remains unsolved, and no suspect has been identified since the crime occurred.
The investigation has faced numerous challenges over the years, and law enforcement authorities continue to hope for new leads. The ...Read More
The investigation has faced numerous challenges over the years, and law enforcement authorities continue to hope for new leads. The ...Read More
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Melvin Gooden
February 11, 2022
Male
African-American / Black
Akron
OH
1977-09-23
1977-09-23
Melvin
Gooden
11/28/2025
Area Body Found:
Forum Posts (2)
I'm curious if anyone has looked into the construction workers who found Melvin Gooden's body. I kno... ...Read More
12/27/2024
12/27/2024
I was thinking about Melvin Gooden's case today and it hit me how little we actually know about his ... ...Read More
08/21/2023
08/21/2023
