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James Slaton

Case from Cincinnati, OH dated May 27, 1976

Victim Details

James Slaton

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Cincinnati

OH

1976-05-27

1976-05-27

James

Slaton

06/23/2026


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James Slaton, age 22, was murdered on May 27, 1976, in Cincinnati, Ohio. His death occurred at 1409 Walnut Street, where he was found fatally stabbed. This case has remained unsolved for decades, and authorities continue to appeal for any information that might help provide answers. The Cincinnati Police Department is in charge of the investigation, but as of now, there have been no arrests or major leads in solving the crime.

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