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Do you know who murdered Ricky La'Twan Platt in 2012?
Ricky Platt, a 16-year-old, was tragically killed on October 2, 2012, in Newport News, Virginia. Platt was shot in what remains an unsolved case, despite ongoing efforts by local authorities to gather information. His death is part of the city's many unsolved cold cases that continue to weigh heavily on the community and his loved ones. The Newport News Police Department’s Cold Case Unit continues to seek tips from the public that could help bring justice and closure to Ricky's family.
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Ricky Platt, a 16-year-old, was tragically killed on October 2, 2012, in Newport News, Virginia. Platt was shot in what remains an unsolved case, despite ongoing efforts by local authorities to gather information. His death is part of the city's many unsolved cold cases that continue to weigh heavily on the community and his loved ones. The Newport News Police Department’s Cold Case Unit continues to seek tips from the public that could help bring justice and closure to Ricky's family.
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Ricky Platt
November 21, 2022
Male
African-American / Black
Newport News
VA
2012-10-02
16
Ricky
Platt
11/27/2025
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Just came across the case of Ricky Platt, and it struck a chord with me. I can't imagine the pain hi... ...Read More
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