Melvin Gooden

Murdered
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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.

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    Victim Details

    Melvin Gooden

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Akron

    OH

    1977-09-23

    1977-09-23

    Melvin

    Gooden

    10/28/2024


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