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James Brown

Death by Force
Case Description
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James C. Brown, age 54, was killed on December 2, 1976, in Dayton, Ohio. His death remains an unsolved homicide, and few details about the circumstances have been made public. The incident occurred in Montgomery County, and it was investigated by the Dayton Police Department, who were responsible for managing this case.

James Brown is buried at the New Greencastle Cemetery in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. Despite efforts from local law enforcement to find out what happened, the case ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    James Brown

    February 11, 2022

    Dayton

    OH

    1976-12-02

    1976-12-02

    James

    Brown

    11/24/2025


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