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Amber Dunham

Death by Force
Case Description
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On August 24, 2023, in Hartville, Ohio, 12-year-old Amber Dunham was found deceased alongside her family in their home. The victims included her father, Jason Dunham, 46; her mother, Melissa Dunham, 42; her sister, Renee, 15; and her brother, Evan, 9. All five family members died from gunshot wounds.

Authorities responded to the residence following a request for a welfare check. Upon arrival, they discovered the bodies of the Dunham family. Investigations indicated that Jason Dunham fat ...Read More
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  • wkyc.com: 5 family members found dead in Stark County home; police investigating incident as quadruple murder-suicide
  • https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2023/08/25/carnation-ave-uniontown-ohio-lake-township-murder-suicide-five-people-found/70676411007/
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    Victim Details

    Amber Dunham

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Hartville

    OH

    2023-08-24

    12

    Amber

    Dunham

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/13/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
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    05/25/2024
    Hey everyone, I've been following the Dunham case from Hartville, and I can't stop thinking about th... ...Read More
    05/25/2024
    I recently came across the news about the Dunham family tragedy, and it left me deeply moved. While ... ...Read More
    10/23/2023
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