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Frank McDonald

Case from Dayton, OH dated May 05, 1974

Victim Details

Frank McDonald

February 11, 2022

Male

Dayton

OH

1974-05-05

1974-05-05

Frank

McDonald

07/01/2026


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Frank D. McDonald, a resident of Dayton, Ohio, was found dead on May 5, 1974. His homicide remains unsolved to this day. The incident took place in Dayton, specifically in Montgomery County, and it has been classified as a cold case by local authorities. Despite multiple investigations, no viable leads have emerged over the years. The Dayton Police Department continues to seek information that could help solve this case, and the Ohio Attorney General's office maintains it as part of its database ...
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