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Joseph Martin

Death by Force
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In the late hours of a Sunday in August 2016, a burst of gunfire shattered the quiet of a northwest Oklahoma City neighborhood, leaving a young man's life tragically cut short. Joseph Martin, a 29-year-old male, was found shot to death on August 21, 2016. The incident drew a swift response from local law enforcement, who immediately began an investigation into the violent encounter.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately clear, but the investigation quickly gained ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Joseph Martin

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Oklahoma City

    OK

    2016-08-21

    29

    Joseph

    Martin

    11/25/2025

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    I’ve been thinking a lot about Joseph Martin’s case and how unexpected it must have been for eve... ...Read More
    11/12/2024
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