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David Franks

Case from Rockford, IL dated Dec 05, 1995

Victim Details

David Franks

November 18, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Rockford

IL

1995-12-05

36

David

Franks

06/24/2026


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David Eugene Franks, aged 36, was killed on December 5, 1995, in Rockford, Illinois. His body was discovered at the dead end of 1300 Collingswood, and the investigation revealed that he had been shot multiple times. Authorities believe that David Franks was first encountered at a different location, where he was battered before being brought to the Collingswood site. The investigation suggested that his murder was likely related to a drug dispute.

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