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William Wright

Case from Dayton, OH dated May 12, 1974

Victim Details

William Wright

February 11, 2022

Dayton

OH

1974-05-12

1974-05-12

William

Wright

07/04/2026


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On May 12, 1974, William Wright, also known as Reverend William Wright Sr., was killed in Dayton, Ohio. The incident occurred in Montgomery County, and the case was handled by the Dayton Police Department. The specifics of the homicide have not been extensively detailed in public records, but it is known that Wright died on the same day that the incident took place. This case remains unsolved, and the authorities are actively seeking any information that might help bring the responsible parties ...
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