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Deaths by Force on April 9

702 open cases in our database happened on April 9. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Deaths by Force (486)

Death by Force

Mary Gowen

Female, age 76 · Richmond, Virginia
Killed Apr 9, 1979 · 47 years ago

In the spring of 1979, a palpable fear had settled over the city of Richmond, Virginia. A wave of violent crime had residents on edge, much of it stemming from the ruthless actions of the notorious Briley gang. It was in this climate of fear that Mary Weems…

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Death by Force

George E. Perkins

Male, age 43 · Lepanto, Arkansas
Killed Apr 9, 1923 · 103 years ago

In the spring of 1923, a dedicated lawman, Marshal George E. Perkins, had just begun his service with the Lepanto Police Department in Arkansas, a tenure that would tragically be cut short after only one week. On Monday, April 9th, Marshal Perkins, a male…

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Death by Force

Harry Shiflett

Male, age 27 · Boonesville, Virginia
Killed Apr 9, 1923 · 103 years ago

On a spring evening in 1923, the tranquility of Boonesville, Virginia, was shattered by a violent act that ended the life of a young man. Harry Shiflett, at the age of 27, was killed near his home on the night of April 9th. Reports from the time indicate that…

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Death by Force

John Franks

Male, age 59 · Gila, Arizona
Killed Apr 9, 1918 · 108 years ago

In the mining town of Christmas, nestled in Gila, Arizona, a dispute over rationed flour during World War I escalated into a tragic event that claimed the life of a dedicated lawman. Deputy Sheriff John Franks, a 59-year-old male, was shot and killed on April…

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Death by Force

Albert Byers

Male, age 40 · Diamond-town, Indiana
Killed Apr 9, 1905 · 121 years ago

Town Marshal Albert Byers, a 40-year-old male, was serving the community of Diamond, Indiana, during a period of heightened tension over local vice enforcement. In the weeks leading up to his death, Marshal Byers had taken a firm stance against illegal…

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Death by Force

Marshal Taylor

Male, age 24 · South-fulton, Tennessee
Killed Apr 9, 1902 · 124 years ago

In the town of South Fulton, Tennessee, a young lawman's life was cut tragically short in the line of duty. Deputy Marshal Frank Taylor, a 24-year-old male, was on patrol on College Street on a Wednesday, the 9th of April, 1902. During his rounds, he…

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Dates are the day last seen (missing), the day of death, or when the date of death is unknown the day found or reported missing (deaths by force), the day found (unidentified and unclaimed), the victim's date of death (serial killers) and the day of the attack (mass murders). Solved, located, identified and claimed cases are not listed.