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Joshua L Cobb

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Dec 29, 2016

Victim Details

Joshua L Cobb

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Indianapolis

IN

2016-12-29

2016-12-29

28

Joshua L

Cobb

07/14/2026

1


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Joshua L. Cobb, a 28-year-old Black male from Indianapolis, Indiana, died on December 29, 2016. His passing was classified as a homicide, occurring during a year that saw a record number of violent deaths in the city. On the day of the incident, authorities responded to the 2901 block of North Talbott Street, a residential area in Indianapolis, where the events leading to his death took place.

Following the discovery of the victim, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department initiated ...
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  • Joshua Cobb Obituary (2017) - The Indianapolis Star - Legacy
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