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Ralph McKinney

Death by Force
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Ralph McKinney, aged 58, was found dead on October 23, 2000, inside his Lucerne Valley Gun Shop in Lucerne Valley, California. The circumstances surrounding his death pointed to homicide, and investigators have continued to search for clues in what became a cold case. Despite efforts to solve the case, including appeals for public assistance, the identity of the perpetrator and the motive remain unknown. McKinney's death has been under investigation for years, but no substantial leads have emerg ...Read More
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    • Victim Details

    Ralph McKinney

    February 28, 2022

    Male

    Caucasian / White

    Lucerne Valley

    CA

    2000-10-23

    58

    Ralph

    McKinney

    11/16/2025


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    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been following Ralph McKinney’s case for a while, and something that's been on my mind is t... ...Read More
    08/29/2024
    I was reading through some old forums and came across the case of Ralph McKinney. This is such a sad... ...Read More
    06/12/2024
    It’s been over two decades since Ralph McKinney’s tragic death, and I still can’t wrap my head... ...Read More
    07/09/2023
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