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Melvin Gooden

Case from Akron, OH dated Sep 23, 1977

Victim Details

Melvin Gooden

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Akron

OH

1977-09-23

1977-09-23

Melvin

Gooden

06/23/2026


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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 ...
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I'm curious if anyone has looked into the construction workers who found Melvin Gooden's body. I kno... ...Read More
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