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James Steele

Case from Dayton, OH dated Aug 15, 1975

Victim Details

James Steele

February 11, 2022

Male

Dayton

OH

1975-08-15

1975-08-15

James

Steele

06/25/2026


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On August 15, 1975, James Steele was found murdered in Dayton, Ohio, in Montgomery County. The homicide, which occurred on the same day, has remained unsolved for many years. The Dayton Police Department took charge of the investigation, and despite efforts to gather leads, no suspects have been publicly identified, and the case remains open.

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and the Ohio Attorney General's Office have classified the case as a cold case, encouraging anyone ...
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  • James Dean Steele (1941-1975) - Find a Grave Memorial
  • State v. Steele :: 2005 :: Ohio Court of Appeals, Eighth ... - Justia Law
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