John Ridenour
Murdered

Case Description

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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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Victim Details

name

John Ridenour

Case Added

February 11, 2022

gender

Male

race

Caucasian / White

city

Franklin

state

Date Found

1976-08-22

Date of Death

1976-08-22

Date of Birth

1955-10-20

Age at Death

First Name

John

Last Name

Ridenour

Last Updated

10/28/2024

Area Body Found:

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09/26/2024

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08/20/2024

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