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Allen Ripka

Case from Henrico, VA dated Feb 11, 1998

Victim Details

Allen J. Ripka

Male

White / Caucasian

Henrico

VA

1998-02-11

33

Allen

Ripka

07/12/2026

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In the quiet suburbs of Henrico, Virginia, a brutal act of violence shattered the community on February 11, 1998. On that day, 33-year-old Allen J. Ripka, a male, and his housemate, 36-year-old Shelly T. Schantz, were discovered deceased inside their residence on Sleepy Duck Road. The scene that greeted law enforcement was chillingly methodical; both victims had been shot execution-style, suggesting a planned and calculated attack rather than a crime of passion or opportunity.

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  • 8News: ‘Like a gangster-style murder’: Henrico Police seek help solving 22-year-old double homicide
  • https://www.nbc12.com: 12 Investigates: 15-year-old Henrico double homicide remains open
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    I’ve been delving into the mystery surrounding Allen Ripka and Shelly Schantz, and something that ... ...Read More
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