John Franklin Porter

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Do you know who killed John Franklin Porter in 2004?
John Franklin Porter, aged 46, was tragically killed on May 13, 2004, in Gainesville, Florida. His body was found with a gunshot wound on the street, and despite initial investigative efforts by the Gainesville Police Department, the case has remained unsolved. Porter was discovered in the early hours, and the circumstances suggested a possible targeted attack, but no conclusive leads were obtained. The homicide left Porter's family and the community in search of answers that have yet to be prov ...Read More
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  • John Franklin Porter Jr.: Story ran on May 15, 2004 - Gainesville Sun

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    Victim Details

    John Franklin Porter

    December 7, 2022

    Male

    Caucasian / White

    Gainesville

    FL

    2004-05-13

    46

    John Franklin

    Porter

    10/16/2024


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    My heart is heavy as I think about the victim who is currently missing. I am praying earnestly for t... ...Read More
    03/10/2023