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George Hook

Death by Force
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On February 9, 1969, 73-year-old George Hook was killed in Cincinnati, Ohio. The incident took place at his residence on Republic Street, and the case has remained unsolved for decades, making it one of Ohio's older cold cases. Little is publicly available about the circumstances surrounding Hook’s death, and the case has not seen significant developments despite initial investigative efforts.

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    George Hook

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    Caucasian / White

    Cincinnati

    OH

    1969-02-09

    1969-02-09

    73

    George

    Hook

    11/24/2025


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    I've been thinking a lot about the George Hook case lately, and one aspect that keeps tugging at me ... ...Read More
    08/11/2024
    It’s maddening how cases like George Hook's still linger in silence all these years later. I can't... ...Read More
    01/12/2024
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