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David Riffle

Death by Force
Case Description
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On November 16, 1974, 20-year-old David Riffle was fatally shot during an apparent home invasion at his residence on 1186 Nome Avenue in Akron, Ohio. The Akron Police Department responded to the incident, but despite the passage of time, no suspects have been identified, and the case remains unsolved. The authorities described the incident as a violent intrusion into David's home, which led to his untimely death.

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    Victim Details

    David Riffle

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    Caucasian / White

    Akron

    OH

    1974-11-16

    1974-11-16

    20

    David

    Riffle

    11/26/2025

    1


    Area Body Found:
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