Joseph Ray

Murdered
Case Description
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A decomposed body was found on the on-ramp to Interstate 64 from S. Military Highway in the City of Chesapeake
On July 19, 1988, the body of 26-year-old Joseph Ray was found on the on-ramp to Interstate 64 from South Military Highway in Chesapeake, Virginia. His decomposed body was discovered after he had been missing for a week, having last been seen on July 12, 1988. The cause of death was determined to be strangulation, and the case was quickly ruled a homicide.

Despite investigations, the murder of Joseph Ray remains unsolved. The Chesapeake Police Department’s Cold Case Unit continues to ...Read More
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  • Virginia State Police – Case: 90-16121 – Joseph Alex Ray

    • Victim Details

    Joseph Ray

    June 21, 2022

    Male

    Caucasian / White

    Chesapeake

    VA

    1988-07-19

    1988-07-12

    26

    Joseph

    Ray

    Black

    5'11

    150 lbs

    10/07/2024


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