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Amber Dunham

Case from Hartville, OH dated Aug 24, 2023

Victim Details

Amber Dunham

Female

White / Caucasian

Hartville

OH

2023-08-24

12

Amber

Dunham

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/05/2026

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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 ...
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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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