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Case Description
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On May 10, 2015, Joy Ransom, a 52-year-old African American woman, was found deceased in her apartment on Jefferson Street in Nashville, Tennessee. Her body was discovered by family members, and the circumstances indicated she had been brutally beaten and sexually assaulted. The case remained unsolved for four years, leaving her family and the community in search of answers.
In July 2019, the Metro Nashville Police Department's Cold Case Unit made a breakthrough in the investigation. Util ...Read More
In July 2019, the Metro Nashville Police Department's Cold Case Unit made a breakthrough in the investigation. Util ...Read More
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Joy Ransom
March 28, 2022
Female
Black / African American
Nashville
TN
2015-05-10
52
Joy
Ransom
11/28/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone else been following the Joy Ransom case and how the DNA evidence played a role? It’s so... ...Read More
08/16/2024
08/16/2024
Did anyone else come across the article discussing how Joy Ransom's case was considered a landmark f... ...Read More
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Has anyone else been following the discussions around Joy Ransom's friend circle in Nashville? It’... ...Read More
04/04/2024
04/04/2024
