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Vince Franklin

Case from Newark, NJ dated Apr 02, 2012

Victim Details

Vince Franklin

Male

Black / African American

Newark

NJ

2012-04-02

49

Vince

Franklin

06/27/2026

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In the city of Newark, New Jersey, the life of 49-year-old Vince Franklin was tragically cut short on April 2, 2012. A male resident of the city, his death was the result of a homicide. The harrowing discovery was made in a neighborhood known for its high crime rates, where Franklin was found with multiple gunshot wounds.

In the wake of the killing, the Essex County Sheriff's Crimestoppers program offered a reward of up to $5,000 for any information that could lead to an arrest. The Newar ...
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  • NJ.com: Newark authorities offer $5K reward for information on fatal shooting of NJIT employee
  • NJ.com: Newark man is fatally shot on city street
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