Death by Force

Devante Thomas

Male, age 18 · New Orleans, Louisiana

Killed Dec 17, 2012 · 14 years ago

In the winter of 2012, the life of a young Black/African American man named Devante Thomas was tragically cut short in New Orleans, Louisiana. On the evening of Monday, December 17, 2012, the 18-year-old was killed in an incident that occurred at 3500 Lasalle…

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Jameela Hasan

Female, age 37 · Cleveland, Ohio

Killed Dec 17, 2012 · 14 years ago

On December 17, 2012, Jameela Hasan, aged 37, was found stabbed to death in her upstairs residence on the 9400 block of Manor Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. She had sustained multiple stab wounds, and her body was discovered in the late evening. Despite ongoing…

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David Gill

Male, age 16 · Cincinnati, Ohio

Found Dec 17, 2012 · 14 years ago

On December 17, 2012, 16-year-old David Gill was tragically shot and killed in Cincinnati, Ohio. The incident left the community in shock, and the circumstances surrounding his death led to heightened tensions. During David's funeral, which took place shortly…

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Lucas Kilpatrick

Male, age 29 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Killed Dec 17, 2012 · 14 years ago

Lucas Kilpatrick, 29, a Black male, was shot and killed on December 17, 2012, on the 100 block of East Burleigh Street in Milwaukee. News coverage at the time identified the precise address as 138 E. Burleigh, and stated plainly that he was gunned down there…

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Sean Louis Callahan

Male, age 24 · Stockbridge, Georgia

Killed Dec 17, 2012 · 14 years ago

In the late afternoon of December 17, 2012, a domestic disturbance call at a Motel 6 in Stockbridge, Georgia, set in motion a tragic chain of events that would end the life of a young police officer. Sean Louis Callahan, a 24-year-old male who had been with…

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Vernell J Anderson

Male, age 23 · Chicago, Illinois

Found Dec 17, 2010 · 16 years ago

Vernell J. Anderson, a 23-year-old male, was shot and killed on December 17, 2010, in Chicago, Illinois. His death was part of the ongoing violence plaguing the city at the time, which saw an uptick in homicides in the early 2010s. Anderson’s shooting…

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Micah Carbin

Female, age 18 · Detroit, Michigan

Killed Dec 17, 2010 · 16 years ago

In the winter of 2010, the life of 18-year-old Micah Carbin, a Black female, was tragically cut short in Detroit, Michigan. On the evening of December 17th, her body was discovered near the intersection of Burnette Street and Joy Road, the victim of a…

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Paula Bogle

Female, age 65 · Tulsa, Oklahoma

Killed Dec 17, 2010 · 16 years ago

In the quiet of a December morning in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a grim discovery shattered the peace. On December 17, 2010, 65-year-old Paula Bogle was found brutally murdered in the sanctuary of her own home. A man who rented a room from her made the horrific find…

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Jacarlos Moran

Male, age 15 · Shreveport, Louisiana

Killed Dec 17, 2010 · 16 years ago

In the winter of 2010, the life of 15-year-old Jacarlos Moran was tragically cut short in Shreveport, Louisiana. The young man, a male, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2010. Details regarding the specific circumstances of his death, including the cause…

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Justin Zachariah Matern

Male, age 6 · West Jordan, Utah

Killed Dec 17, 2009 · 17 years ago

In a quiet West Jordan, Utah, apartment, the lives of a young family were tragically cut short in the days leading up to Christmas. Six-year-old Gabriel Matern, a Caucasian male, was found deceased on December 17, 2009, a victim of a horrific act that also…

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Melissa Ann Matern

Female, age 31 · West Jordan, Utah

Killed Dec 17, 2009 · 17 years ago

On a tragic December evening in 2009, the life of 31-year-old Melissa Ann Matern was cut short in what would become a devastating murder-suicide. Residing in West Jordan, Utah, Melissa had recently separated from her husband and was starting a new chapter…

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Raiden Matern

Male, age 4 · West Jordan, Utah

Killed Dec 17, 2009 · 17 years ago

In the quiet community of West Jordan, Utah, a devastating tragedy unfolded on December 17, 2009, claiming the life of 4-year-old White male Raiden Matern. The young boy, along with his 6-year-old brother Gabriel and their 31-year-old mother Melissa Ann…

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Michael Devon Adams Jr.

Male, age 19 · Jackson, Michigan

Killed Dec 17, 2009 · 17 years ago

In the winter of 2009, the life of 19-year-old Michael Devon Adams, Jr. was tragically cut short in Jackson, Michigan. A recent graduate of Jackson High School and a student at Jackson Community College, Adams was fatally shot on December 17, 2009. His death…

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Daniel Alejandre

Male, age 26 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Dec 17, 2009 · 17 years ago

Daniel Alejandre, a 26-year-old Latino, was tragically shot and killed on December 17, 2009, in Wilmington, Los Angeles. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. in the 500 block of West G Street. Alejandre was a passenger in a truck driven by Humberto Ramirez, a…

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Humberto Ramirez

Male, age 29 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Dec 17, 2009 · 17 years ago

Humberto Ramirez, a 29-year-old Latino, was tragically shot and killed on December 17, 2009, in Wilmington, Los Angeles, California. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. in the 500 block of West G Street. Ramirez was driving a truck with Daniel Alejandre, a…

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Cyrdell Bragg

Male, age 28 · Chicago, Illinois

Found Dec 17, 2008 · 18 years ago

Cynthia D. Richardson, aged 54, was tragically killed on November 5, 2016, in Chicago. Her death occurred during a year when the city was experiencing a significant spike in homicides. The year 2016 saw a dramatic increase in gun violence, with Chicago…

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Jose Jorge Perez

Male, age 29 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Dec 17, 2008 · 18 years ago

Jose Jorge Perez, a 29-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on December 17, 2008, in East Hollywood, Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County coroner's records, Perez was shot and killed on that fateful evening. The incident occurred around…

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Sara McLean Levens

Female, age 25 · Laguna-niguel, California

Killed Dec 17, 2008 · 18 years ago

Sara McLean Levens, aged 25, was found dead on December 17, 2008, in her home in Laguna Niguel, California. The tragic discovery was made by her mother, who had not heard from Sara for five days and decided to check on her. Upon entering the residence, she…

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Pedro Macedo

Male · Colton, California

Killed Dec 17, 2007 · 19 years ago

Pedro Daniel Macedo, aged 19, was tragically shot and killed on December 17, 2007, in Colton, California. The incident occurred under circumstances that involved violence that remains unsolved, making it part of Colton’s list of cold cases. Reports indicate…

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Craig A Walker

Male, age 36 · Louisville, Kentucky

Killed Dec 17, 2007 · 19 years ago

In the Russell neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, the life of 36-year-old Craig A. Walker, a Black male, was tragically cut short on the night of December 17, 2007. He was found murdered at 556 S 20th Street, the victim of a homicide that remains an open…

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Gene Robar

Male · Columbus, Ohio

Killed Dec 17, 2007 · 19 years ago

Gene Robar, a 45-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, was tragically shot in the abdomen on December 17, 2007, at an address on Sullivant Avenue. The Columbus Police Department responded to the scene, but despite investigative efforts, the case remains…

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Josue Soler

Male, age 23 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Found Dec 17, 2007 · 19 years ago

Josue Soler, a 23-year-old from Philadelphia, was killed on December 17, 2007. The incident took place during a time when the city was experiencing significant rates of violence, with homicides occurring frequently across various neighborhoods. Despite the…

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Anthony Black

Male, age 29 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Killed Dec 17, 2007 · 19 years ago

Anthony Blackman, 29, a Black male, was found on the night of December 17, 2007, at 10:25 p.m., lying on the sidewalk outside 2433 West Auer Street in Milwaukee. He had been shot multiple times and died where he fell, the quiet of a winter Monday broken by…

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Kent Haws

Male, age 38 · Tulare, California

Killed Dec 17, 2007 · 19 years ago

Detective Kent Haws, a 38-year-old officer with the Tulare County Sheriff's Office, tragically lost his life on December 17, 2007. On that fateful day, Detective Haws was investigating suspicious activity near Avenue 344 and Road 156 in Tulare, California.…

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Elsie Blanche Meacham

Female, age 81 · Altadena, California

Killed Dec 17, 2007 · 19 years ago

On Monday, December 17, 2007, 81-year-old Elsie Blanche Meacham passed away in Altadena, California, after suffering severe and ultimately fatal medical complications linked to acute neglect. Meacham, an elderly white woman battling mobility issues and…

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Moua Xiong

Male, age 22 · Atwater, California

Found Dec 17, 2005 · 21 years ago

On December 17, 2005, Moua Xiong, a 22-year-old resident of Atwater, California, was found dead in what has since become an unsolved homicide case. The incident occurred in Merced County, and despite the efforts of the authorities, there has been limited…

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Momar Jackson

Male · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Dec 17, 2005 · 21 years ago

On a cold December evening in Washington, D.C., the life of Momar Bayete Jackson was tragically cut short. On Saturday, December 17, 2005, at approximately 9:49 p.m., he was discovered in the middle of the 2400 block of 17th Street, Northeast, suffering from…

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Jovani Jefferson

Male, age 22 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Dec 17, 2003 · 23 years ago

On a Wednesday morning, December 17, 2003, in Washington, D.C., a tragic shooting claimed the life of 22-year-old Jovani Jefferson, an African-American man. The incident unfolded around 10:15 a.m. near the intersection of 51st Street and Call Place SE.…

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Isaac Newbill

Male, age 23 · Cincinnati, Ohio

Killed Dec 17, 2003 · 23 years ago

Isaac Newbill, a 23-year-old resident of Cincinnati's West End, was tragically killed on December 17, 2003. On that night, at approximately 9:23 p.m., the Cincinnati Police received a report of a man down in the 400 block of Charlotte Street. Upon arriving at…

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Luana Kris Krizman

Female, age 44 · Los Angeles, California

Killed Dec 17, 2002 · 24 years ago

Luana Kris Krizman was 44 years old when she died on Tuesday, December 17, 2002. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, she died after sustaining blunt force trauma. Her death was ruled a homicide, and it is listed as a Los Angeles…

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Frank Martin Theer

Male, age 31 · Fayetteville, North Carolina

Killed Dec 17, 2000 · 26 years ago

Frank Martin "Marty" Theer, a 31-year-old white male, was an Air Force Captain stationed at Pope Air Force Base in Fayetteville, North Carolina. On December 17, 2000, Marty and his wife, Michelle Theer, traveled from Fayetteville to Cary for a holiday dinner…

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Claudia Benton

Female, age 39 · West University Place, Texas

Killed Dec 17, 1998 · 28 years ago

Dr. Claudia Benton, a 39-year-old Peruvian woman, was brutally murdered in her home in West University Place, Texas, on December 17, 1998. Benton, a geneticist, was found sexually assaulted, stabbed, and beaten to death inside her residence, which was located…

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William E. Robinson Iv

Male, age 26 · Baldwin, Georgia

Killed Dec 17, 1995 · 31 years ago

In the early morning hours of December 17, 1995, a sense of duty propelled 26-year-old Baldwin County Sheriff's Deputy William 'Will' Edward Robinson IV to conduct a traffic stop that would ultimately be his last. A male deputy with two years of service, he…

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Rhondell Sas

Male · Columbus, Ohio

Killed Dec 17, 1994 · 32 years ago

On December 17, 1994, Rhondell Saunders, a 22-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, was found dead in his car with a gunshot wound to the head. The incident took place on South Nelson Road in the Franklin County area. Authorities discovered Rhondell inside his…

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Sloane Powell

Female, age 27 · Forth-worth, Texas

Killed Dec 17, 1994 · 32 years ago

Sloane Powell, a 27-year-old white female, was tragically killed on January 17, 1994, in Fort Worth, Texas. On that fateful day, Sloane was at a convenience store located at 4344 E. Lancaster Avenue. As she was leaving the store, she was shot and killed…

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Stephen Nieto

Male, age 27 · Denver, Colorado

Killed Dec 17, 1993 · 33 years ago

In the cold of a Denver evening on December 16, 1993, a week before Christmas, 27-year-old Stephen Nieto, a Hispanic male, was walking home with a friend. Their path along West Byers Place near Tejon Street was abruptly interrupted when a car pulled over…

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Coleen Egland

Female, age 25 · Fort Myers, Florida

Found Dec 17, 1989 · 37 years ago

Growing up, Coleen’s nickname was “Miss America”, because she was the ‘girly girl’ out of her three sisters. Coleen was one of four children in her family, who grew up in Ohio, but lived in Fort Myers, FL as teenagers. Coleen’s sisters remember her as being…

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William McReynolds

Male, age 74 · Portland, Oregon

Found Dec 17, 1989 · 37 years ago

On a cold December day in 1989, the quiet life of William "Bill" T. McReynolds, a 74-year-old retired clergyman, came to a tragic and violent end in his Portland, Oregon apartment. On December 17th, a man named Mark Rantovich let himself into McReynolds'…

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June Cicero

Female, age 34 · Rochester, New York

Killed Dec 17, 1989 · 37 years ago

June Cicero, a white 34-year-old woman from Rochester, New York, disappeared on December 17, 1989, at a time when the city was already tightening with fear over a string of killings along the river and its back roads. In life, she was known on the street and…

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Cheryl Bailous

Female · Columbus, Ohio

Killed Dec 17, 1983 · 43 years ago

Cheryl Bailous, a 15-year-old from Columbus, Ohio, was tragically found deceased on December 17, 1983. Her body was discovered in Alum Creek, near the northern end of Nelson Park. She was pronounced dead on arrival, and the cause of her death remains…

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Ellen Barbara Lewis

Female, age 20 · Cheyney, Pennsylvania

Killed Dec 17, 1983 · 43 years ago

Ellen Barbara Lewis, a 20-year-old Black / African American female, died in the early morning hours of December 17, 1983, after being shot at very close range during a party inside room 521 of a dormitory building on the Cheyney State University campus in…

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Emma Brewer

Female, age 62 · Knoxville, Tennessee

Killed Dec 17, 1979 · 47 years ago

In December of 1979, a sense of unease settled over a Knoxville, Tennessee community when 62-year-old Emma Truitt Brewer failed to show up for church one Sunday. A granddaughter's concern led to a grim discovery at Brewer's apartment in the Western Heights…

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Edward L. Tarkington

Male, age 22 · Nashville, Tennessee

Killed Dec 17, 1978 · 48 years ago

In the winter of 1978, a young life dedicated to service was tragically cut short in Nashville, Tennessee. Officer Edward L. Tarkington, a 22-year-old African American male serving with the Metro Nashville Police Department, was responding to a residential…

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Russell Nelson

Male, age 21 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Dec 17, 1977 · 49 years ago

On October 17, 1977, 21-year-old white male Russell Lloyd Nelson, a University of Minnesota student from Duluth, Minnesota, called his mother to wish her a happy birthday. He had traveled to Chicago with another young man, reportedly to work for a contractor.…

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Joe Cleveland

Male, age 28 · Dekalb County, Georgia

Killed Dec 17, 1977 · 49 years ago

In the winter of 1977, the life of 28-year-old Joseph Thomas Cleveland, a white male, came to a tragic and violent end in DeKalb County, Georgia. A firefighter by profession, Cleveland had become entangled with a man named Carl Millard Patton Jr., a man who…

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Liddie Matthew Evans

Female, age 31 · Flint, Michigan

Killed Dec 17, 1977 · 49 years ago

Liddie Matthew Evans, a 31-year-old woman originally from Flint, Michigan, was murdered on December 17, 1977. Her body was discovered three days later in the Flint River in Fayette County, Georgia. She had been shot in the head, placed in a sleeping bag, and…

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James Zachary

Male · Dayton, Ohio

Killed Dec 17, 1974 · 52 years ago

On December 17, 1974, James Zachary, a 55-year-old resident of Dayton, Ohio, was tragically murdered. The incident took place in Montgomery County, and James was found deceased on the same day. Despite the efforts of the Dayton Police Department, this case…

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John Bruns

Male, age 40 · Denver, Colorado

Killed Dec 17, 1972 · 54 years ago

On the cold evening of February 17, 1972, a night out for 40-year-old John Bruns and his wife in Denver, Colorado, ended in tragedy. The White / Caucasian male and his spouse had enjoyed their time in the city and were returning to their vehicle, which was…

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