Ricky Platt

Murdered

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Case Description
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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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    Victim Details

    Ricky Platt

    November 21, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Newport News

    VA

    2012-10-02

    16

    Ricky

    Platt

    10/07/2024


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    I just wanted to bring attention to the lack of media coverage surrounding the case of Ricky. Despit... ...Read More
    02/13/2024
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    04/07/2023
    Has anyone heard if there is any DNA evidence that has been discovered in the Ricky case? I'm curiou... ...Read More
    03/22/2023