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David Riffle

Case from Akron, OH dated Nov 16, 1974

Victim Details

David Riffle

February 11, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Akron

OH

1974-11-16

1974-11-16

20

David

Riffle

06/20/2026

1


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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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