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Cleveland Dorsey

Death by Force
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Cleveland Earl Dorsey was found dead on March 1, 1999, in Chesapeake, Virginia. His death has remained a cold case for many years. According to available information, Dorsey was abducted from an unknown location, and his hands were bound with duct tape. The circumstances surrounding his death have led investigators to treat it as a homicide.

The Chesapeake Police Department's Cold Case Homicide Investigations unit has been handling the case. This unit, staffed by experienced detectives, f ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Cleveland Dorsey

    Chesapeake

    VA

    1999-03-01

    Cleveland

    Dorsey

    11/12/2025

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