Joseph Petitta

Murdered

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Case Description
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On November 25, 1974, Joseph Petitta was found murdered in Dayton, Ohio. The incident took place in Montgomery County, and the Dayton Police Department was tasked with investigating the case. Despite efforts by law enforcement, Petitta's homicide remains unsolved to this day. The details of the incident, including the motive and the identity of those responsible, have yet to be determined.

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) continues to keep this case open, featuring it am ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Joseph Petitta

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    Dayton

    OH

    1974-11-25

    1974-11-25

    Joseph

    Petitta

    10/28/2024


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    I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a memorial planned for Joseph? I think it would be a nic... ...Read More
    02/10/2024