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John Ridenour

Case from Franklin, OH dated Aug 22, 1976

Victim Details

John Ridenour

February 11, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Franklin

OH

1976-08-22

1976-08-22

1955-10-20

20

John

Ridenour

07/07/2026


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On August 22, 1976, John Ridenour, a 20-year-old gas station attendant, was shot and killed during a robbery at the Sunoco gas station where he worked in Franklin, Ohio. The incident occurred between 1:00 p.m. and 1:40 p.m., when unknown individuals entered the station. Despite evidence suggesting that Ridenour did not resist, he was fatally shot by the perpetrators. He died at the scene before any medical assistance could arrive.

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  • John E Ridenour Unsolved homicide - Ohio Attorney General
  • John Ridenour Iii Obituary 2018 - Dayton - Newcomer Funeral Home
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    My grandmother was 8 months pregnant with John’s son at the time he was murdered. His son (my u... ...Read More
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