Richard Benitez

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Do you know who murdered Richard Benitez in 2002?
On October 29, 2002, 25-year-old Richard Benitez was found fatally shot on Lancaster Avenue in Wilmington, Delaware. The shooting took place late on October 28, when he was discovered suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Christiana Hospital but succumbed to his injuries the following day. Although authorities believe the crime may have been drug-related, few details have emerged about the circumstances surrounding his death, and no arrests have been made.

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Victim Details

Richard Benitez

December 7, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Wilmington

DE

2002-10-29

25

Richard

Benitez

09/21/2024


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01/20/2024
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12/15/2023
I am curious if there is any DNA evidence being used in the Richard case. Can anyone provide any inf... ...Read More
03/05/2023