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On a cold winter day in Shelbyville, Indiana, the life of 26-year-old James Joseph Ryon was tragically cut short. On January 31, 1980, Ryon, a male, was killed by an act of gun violence. The specific details of the events that transpired on that day remain shrouded in mystery, as his case has since gone cold.

In the years that followed, the investigation into Ryon's death failed to produce any significant leads. No arrests were ever made, and no suspects were publicly identified in connec ...Read More
Victim Details

James Joseph Ryon

Male

White / Caucasian

Shelbyville

IN

1980-01-31

26

James

Ryon

12/16/2025