Joseph McShane

Murdered
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On August 10, 1973, 47-year-old Joseph McShane was found fatally stabbed in Akron, Ohio. His body was discovered in a field near the railroad tracks on North Walnut Street. Authorities believe that McShane was likely killed at a different location and then moved to the field. The Akron Police Department responded to the scene, but despite their investigation, few leads were found regarding the identity of the perpetrator or the motive behind the attack.

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    Victim Details

    Joseph McShane

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    Caucasian / White

    Akron

    OH

    1973-08-10

    1973-08-10

    47

    Joseph

    McShane

    10/28/2024

    1


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