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Michael Christopher Dillon

Death by Force
Case Description
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On May 22, 2005, a tragic event unfolded in Huntington, West Virginia, when 17-year-old Michael Christopher Dillon, along with his friends Megan Poston, Eddrick Clark, and Donte Ward, were fatally shot on the night of Huntington High School's prom. The incident occurred along Charleston Avenue, a location that has become synonymous with this unsolved quadruple murder.

The case remains one of the most perplexing and heartbreaking in Huntington's history, with no arrests or convictions to d ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Michael Christopher Dillon

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Huntington

    WV

    2005-05-22

    17

    Michael

    Christopher Dillon

    11/04/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Hey everyone,
    I’ve been diving into the details of the Huntington prom night tragedy again, and... ...Read More
    12/25/2024
    Does anyone have more details about the Charleston Avenue area back in 2005? I’ve been reading abo... ...Read More
    10/18/2024
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