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Windom Durham

Case from Oberlin, OH dated Nov 02, 1962

Victim Details

Windom Durham

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Oberlin

OH

1962-11-02

1962-11-02

1885-12-29

76

Windom

Durham

Black

Brown

170

07/12/2026


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On November 2, 1962, Windom Durham, a 77-year-old resident of Oberlin, Ohio, was found dead in his home at 249 Lincoln Street. The discovery occurred around 1:25 p.m. when a concerned neighbor requested a welfare check due to suspicious circumstances. Upon entry, Durham was found bound, gagged, and severely beaten, with evidence suggesting that a robbery had taken place inside his home. The cause of death was determined to be asphyxiation, and it is estimated that Durham died around 8:00 a.m. on ...
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  • Unsolved Crimes | Oberlin Police Department
  • Windom Durham Unsolved homicide - Ohio Attorney General
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