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Evan Dunham

Death by Force
Case Description
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On August 24, 2023, in Hartville, Ohio, a devastating incident occurred involving the Dunham family. Authorities discovered the bodies of Jason Dunham, 46; his wife, Melissa Dunham, 42; and their three children: Renee, 15; Amber, 12; and Evan, 9. Each family member had sustained fatal gunshot wounds. Investigators believe this tragedy resulted from a domestic dispute that escalated into a quadruple homicide-suicide. Evidence suggests that Jason Dunham inflicted the fatal wounds on his family bef ...Read More
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  • The US Sun: Heartbreaking pictures of family of five who were found dead in own home
  • wkyc.com: 5 family members found dead in Stark County home; police investigating incident as quadruple murder-suicide
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    Victim Details

    Evan Dunham

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Hartville

    OH

    2023-08-24

    9

    Evan

    Dunham

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/16/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Hi everyone,
    I've been following the Dunham case closely, and something caught my attention that ... ...Read More
    07/01/2024
    It's just been on my mind how much Melissa Dunham contributed to the community. She was not only a s... ...Read More
    04/09/2024
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