John Ridenour

Murdered

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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.

John Ridenour was working at the gas station located at ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    John Ridenour

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    Caucasian / White

    Franklin

    OH

    1976-08-22

    1976-08-22

    1955-10-20

    20

    John

    Ridenour

    10/28/2024


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    I am devastated to learn about the tragic murder of John. I had the privilege of knowing him, and he... ...Read More
    02/21/2024