Willie Williamson Jr

Murdered
Case Description
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On April 16, 1975, Willie Williamson Jr., a 33-year-old man, was found dead in his home on Hartford Avenue in Akron, Ohio. He had suffered a fatal gunshot wound, and his death was ruled a homicide. The Akron Police Department led the investigation into this case, but despite efforts by law enforcement, the case remains unsolved to this day.

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    Victim Details

    Willie Williamson Jr

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Akron

    OH

    1975-04-16

    1975-04-16

    33

    Willie

    Williamson Jr

    10/29/2024


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