Milton Lanton

Murdered

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On November 15, 1972, Milton Lanton, a 30-year-old resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, was tragically killed in a shooting incident. The incident occurred at 3142 Reading Road, located in the Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati. Lanton, who was working at a local business, was shot during what appeared to be a robbery. Reports indicate that he was employed as a clerk at Williams Grocery Store, and it was during his shift that he was fatally wounded. The shooting happened in the course of the robbery, ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Milton Lanton

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Cincinnati

    OH

    1972-11-15

    1972-11-15

    30

    Milton

    Lanton

    10/29/2024


    Area Body Found:
    Forum Posts (2)
    It is disappointing to see the lack of media coverage surrounding the case of Milton. This is an imp... ...Read More
    04/03/2024
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    03/31/2023