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Richard Harder

Case from Detroit, MI dated Dec 17, 2018

Victim Details

Richard Harder

Male

White / Caucasian

Detroit

MI

2018-12-17

45

Richard

Harder

06/24/2026

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On a cold December evening in 2018, Richard Harder, a 45-year-old male, was found dead in his home on Detroit's east side. The discovery was made at approximately 10 p.m. on December 17th. An investigation revealed that Harder had been fatally shot in the back of the head in what appeared to be an execution-style killing.

In the months that followed, the investigation into Richard Harder's murder continued, but no suspects were publicly identified, and no arrests were made. In March 2019, ...
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  • WDIV: Cash reward offered for information leading to arrest in Detroit man's murder
  • Richard Harder, age 45 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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