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Troy Traynham

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a Saturday afternoon in East Orange, New Jersey, a simple act of kindness turned tragic for 59-year-old Troy Traynham. It was September 18th, and Traynham was outside his Chestnut Street apartment, helping a friend unload groceries from her car. This quiet, everyday scene was shattered when a man allegedly approached them, shot Traynham, and then carjacked the woman he was assisting. Emergency services rushed the male victim to University Hospital in Newark, but his injuries were too severe, ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Troy Traynham

    Male

    Black / African American

    East Orange

    NJ

    2021-09-18

    59

    Troy

    Traynham

    11/17/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
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    I've been following the deeply unsettling case of Troy Traynham, and something that... ...Read More
    10/17/2024
    I came across this case and can't stop thinking about Troy Traynham and how much of a hero he was ev... ...Read More
    05/04/2024
    Has anyone else been thinking about the bravery and selflessness Troy showed in his final moments? I... ...Read More
    05/23/2023
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