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Vincent Starling

Case from Louisville, KY dated Dec 03, 2014

Victim Details

Vincent Starling

Male

Black / African American

Louisville

KY

2014-12-03

51

Vincent

Starling

06/23/2026

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In the early morning hours of December 3, 2014, Vincent 'Vinnie' Starling, a 51-year-old man, was found shot to death on the front porch of his home in the 2100 block of Ratcliffe Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. Starling, who lived alone with his two dogs, was known in his neighborhood for his kindness and his elaborate Christmas decorations and parties. Just two days before his death, he had finished decorating his home for the holidays and was p ...
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  • The Courier-Journal: Man fatally shot outside home identified
  • Two Arrested for Vincent Starling Murder - Louisville - WLKY
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