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Eric Davis

Male, age 41 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Dec 18, 2013 · 13 years ago

Eric "Guitar" Davis, a 41-year-old African American blues musician from Chicago, was tragically killed on December 18, 2013. He was found fatally shot with multiple gunshot wounds inside a vehicle in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago. Davis was a…

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Ladarius Brisco

Male, age 17 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Dec 18, 2013 · 13 years ago

Ladarius Brisco, a 17-year-old African American male from Chicago, Illinois, tragically lost his life on December 18, 2013, due to a gunshot wound to the head. The incident occurred in the Chatham neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. Ladarius, who was…

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Devoy Hamilton

Male, age 46 · Atlanta, Georgia

Killed Dec 18, 2013 · 13 years ago

Devoy Hamilton was 46 years old when he was killed in Atlanta on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, one week before Christmas. The Atlanta Police Department investigated, and the Washington Post's homicide database, which tracked killings in Atlanta from 2007…

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Lindsay McCollum

Female, age 27 · San Francisco, California

Killed Dec 18, 2012 · 14 years ago

On the night of December 18, 2016, 27-year-old Lindsay McCollum and 51-year-old Eddie "Tennessee" Tate were tragically shot and killed while living in a makeshift shelter in San Francisco’s Mission District. The two victims, both homeless, were found at the…

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Lindsey McCollum

Female, age 27 · San Francisco, California

Killed Dec 18, 2012 · 14 years ago

On the night of December 18, 2016, 27-year-old Lindsay McCollum and 51-year-old Eddie "Tennessee" Tate were tragically shot and killed while living in a makeshift shelter in San Francisco’s Mission District. The two victims, both homeless, were found at the…

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Stephen Hill

Male, age 54 · Boston, Massachusetts

Killed Dec 18, 2012 · 14 years ago

Stephen Hill, 54, a white male, was found on the morning of December 18, 2012, in Boston’s Fenway area, where first responders were called for a report of a person stabbed near 59 The Fenway. He was identified by authorities and pronounced dead, and the…

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John Miller

Male, age 28 · Houston, Texas

Found Dec 18, 2012 · 14 years ago

On December 18, 2012, John Miller, a 28-year-old resident of Houston, Texas, was found dead in what was determined to be a homicide. Houston Police officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered…

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Beatriz Betty Cintora-Silva

Female, age 25 · Longmont, Colorado

Killed Dec 18, 2012 · 14 years ago

In the quiet, early morning hours of December 18, 2012, the life of 25-year-old Beatriz 'Betty' Cintora-Silva was tragically cut short in a violent act that also claimed the lives of her sister and brother-in-law. A Hispanic woman, Beatriz had sought refuge…

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Maria Cintora-Silva

Female, age 22 · Longmont, Colorado

Killed Dec 18, 2012 · 14 years ago

In the early morning hours of December 18, 2012, a tragic event unfolded in a quiet Longmont, Colorado subdivision, ending the life of 22-year-old Maria Cintora-Silva. A recent homebuyer and newlywed, Maria, who was born in Yuriria, Mexico, was known for her…

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Max Aguirre Ojeda

Male, age 32 · Longmont, Colorado

Killed Dec 18, 2012 · 14 years ago

In the early morning hours of December 18, 2012, the life of 32-year-old Maximino “Max” Aguirre Ojeda was tragically cut short in a violent intrusion into his Longmont, Colorado, home. A hardworking and gregarious man, known for his generosity, he had moved…

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Harvey Ringold

Male, age 32 · Chester, Pennsylvania

Killed Dec 18, 2012 · 14 years ago

Harvey Ringold, a 32-year-old male from Chester, PA, tragically died on December 18, 2012. He was shot near Third and Thurlow streets around 1:45 p.m. The incident was part of a series of shootings that occurred in Chester that week. Unfortunately, details…

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Jose Rocha-Hernandez

Male, age 18 · Oakland, California

Found Dec 18, 2010 · 16 years ago

Jose Rocha-Hernandez, an 18-year-old resident of Oakland, California, was shot and killed on December 18, 2010. The incident took place in East Oakland, a region that has been historically plagued with violent crime and gang activity. Rocha-Hernandez was one…

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Caesar Barela

Male, age 41 · Denver, Colorado

Killed Dec 18, 2010 · 16 years ago

In the winter of 2010, a Denver residence became the scene of a chilling discovery that would leave a family heartbroken and authorities with a years-long puzzle to solve. On the evening of December 20th, at approximately 6:44 p.m., Denver Police officers…

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Rajeshkumar Patel

Male, age 46 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Dec 18, 2010 · 16 years ago

On a cold Saturday evening in Washington, D.C., a tragic event unfolded that would ultimately lead to a years-long search for justice. On December 18, 2010, at approximately 6:30 p.m., police responded to a call in the 3600 block of 12th Street, Northeast.…

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Karen Angela Ferrell

Female, age 42 · Baltimore, Maryland

Killed Dec 18, 2010 · 16 years ago

A profound sense of unease settled over the family of Karen Angela Ferrell in December 2010 when she inexplicably disappeared from her Baltimore, Maryland residence. The тревога escalated when her children came home from school to an open front door…

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Ramon Uceda

Male, age 26 · Baltimore, Maryland

Killed Dec 18, 2010 · 16 years ago

In the winter of 2010, a burst of violence shattered the night in a Baltimore neighborhood, leaving a young man's life cut tragically short. Ramon Uceda, a 26-year-old Hispanic male, was found on Saturday, December 18, 2010, the victim of a fatal shooting.…

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Ellison Mccall

Male, age 30 · Baltimore, Maryland

Killed Dec 18, 2010 · 16 years ago

In December of 2010, the life of 30-year-old Ellison Mccall was tragically cut short in a brutal act of violence in Baltimore, Maryland. Mccall, a man described by neighbors as friendly and helpful, was found deceased inside a residence on Homestead Street…

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Christopher Steele

Male, age 44 · Detroit, Michigan

Killed Dec 18, 2010 · 16 years ago

In the winter of 2010, the life of Christopher Steele, a 44-year-old male, was tragically cut short in Detroit, Michigan. On the evening of December 18th, he was found at 6185 Livernois Avenue, the victim of a homicide. The specific details of the events…

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Mickle Graham

Male, age 33 · Omaha, Nebraska

Killed Dec 18, 2010 · 16 years ago

Mickle Graham, a 33‑year‑old white male from Omaha, spent the evening of December 18, 2010 inside his home near 44th and Boyd Streets when violence found him without warning. Earlier that night, a misunderstanding had unfolded near 42nd and Ames after a fight…

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Ariel Velasco

Male, age 16 · Boardman, Oregon

Killed Dec 18, 2010 · 16 years ago

In the quiet town of Boardman, Oregon, a life was tragically cut short on the evening of December 18, 2010. Ariel Velasco, a 16-year-old Hispanic male, was walking with two friends along Anderson Road, heading to a party around 7:45 p.m. Their path was…

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Anthony Jones

Male, age 50 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Killed Dec 18, 2010 · 16 years ago

In the early morning hours of Friday, March 3, 2023, the life of 30-year-old Anthony Christopher Jones was tragically cut short. Philadelphia Police officers were called to the 1300 block of Wagner Avenue at 12:53 a.m. Upon their arrival, they discovered a…

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Harry Collins

Male, age 34 · Houston, Texas

Found Dec 18, 2010 · 16 years ago

Harry Collins, age 34, was killed on December 18, 2010, in Houston, Texas, during a game of dominoes. The incident took place at an apartment complex on Schroeder Road in southeast Houston, just after 7 p.m. Collins was playing dominoes with friends when…

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Jerry Lee VanEllen

Male, age 38 · Tulsa, Oklahoma

Killed Dec 18, 2010 · 16 years ago

In the winter of 2010, the life of 38-year-old Jerry Lee VanEllen, a male resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was tragically cut short in what police would later describe as a case of mistaken identity. On the evening of December 18th, an armed intruder forced their…

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Kesley Ray Skip Ellis

Male, age 34 · Columbus, Ohio

Killed Dec 18, 2010 · 16 years ago

Kesley Ray Skip Ellis, a 34-year-old male from Columbus, OH, tragically passed away on December 18, 2010. His death was the result of a road-rage incident. According to reports, Ellis' SUV rear-ended Marvin D. Clinton's pickup truck on Schultz Avenue in…

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Kevin M Beaver

Male, age 40 · Kansas City, Missouri

Killed Dec 18, 2009 · 17 years ago

On a cold December morning in Kansas City, Missouri, the life of 40-year-old Kevin M. Beaver was tragically cut short. On Friday, December 18, 2009, Beaver, a talented chef, was on his customary walk to work at McCoy's Public House and Brew Kitchen in the…

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Terrell Carter

Male, age 37 · Charlotte, North Carolina

Found Dec 18, 2009 · 17 years ago

On December 18, 2009, 37-year-old Terrell Carter was fatally shot in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident remains part of the many cold cases in the city, as authorities continue to seek information that could help bring his killer to justice. Carter's…

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Koeppel Hall

Male, age 29 · Charlotte, North Carolina

Found Dec 18, 2009 · 17 years ago

On December 18, 2009, 29-year-old Koeppel Hall was found dead in Charlotte, North Carolina, the victim of a homicide. His case, like many others from that time, remains unsolved. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department continues to investigate the…

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Orlyn Conklin

Male · Dayton, Ohio

Killed Dec 18, 2009 · 17 years ago

On December 18, 2009, Orlyn "Charlie" Conklin, a 41-year-old security guard, was shot and killed outside the United Foods general store on North Main Street in Dayton, Ohio. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m., and police were uncertain at the time if…

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Bryan Harper

Male, age 21 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Killed Dec 18, 2009 · 17 years ago

In the winter of 2009, a young Black / African American man's life was cut short on the streets of Philadelphia. Bryan Harper, a 21-year-old male, was killed on Friday, December 18, 2009. The incident that claimed his life occurred in the 6400 block of North…

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Alice M. Sosa

Female, age 61 · San Antonio, Texas

Found Dec 18, 2009 · 17 years ago

On December 18, 2009, Alice M. Sosa, aged 61, was found dead in her San Antonio home in what authorities ruled as a homicide. Her body was discovered around 1:00 p.m. at her residence on North Frio Street. Local law enforcement initiated an investigation into…

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Michael Smith

Male, age 19 · Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Killed Dec 18, 2009 · 17 years ago

In the late afternoon of December 18, 2009, a burst of gunfire shattered the quiet of a Baton Rouge neighborhood, leaving a young man's life tragically cut short. Michael Smith, a 19-year-old Black male, was found behind a residence in the 1700 block of…

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Jeremy Long

Male, age 16 · Pinellas Park, Florida

Killed Dec 18, 2008 · 18 years ago

On December 18, 2008, 16-year-old Jeremy Long was found shot in his bedroom in Pinellas Park, Florida. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. at his residence located on 81 Avenue North. Long was rushed to the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.…

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Rudolph Martin

Male, age 21 · Jacksonville, Florida

Found Dec 18, 2008 · 18 years ago

On December 18, 2008, 21-year-old Rudolph Martin was tragically killed in Jacksonville, Florida. Martin, who was a student at Tulsa Welding School, was found dead, and his case remains unsolved. The circumstances surrounding his death are still unclear…

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Albert Cobb

Male, age 24 · Las Vegas, Nevada

Killed Dec 18, 2008 · 18 years ago

Albert Cobb, 24, a Black male, was found dead in Las Vegas on December 18, 2008. The case opened with few public details: police treated the death as suspicious and began gathering evidence, but officials released little about where he was discovered, how he…

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Darrell Tate

Male, age 20 · Memphis, Tennessee

Killed Dec 18, 2008 · 18 years ago

In the winter of 2008, the life of 20-year-old Darrell Tate was tragically cut short in Memphis, Tennessee. An African-American male, Tate became a victim of homicide on December 18, a fact that would leave a permanent scar on his family and community. The…

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Gregory Haynes

Male, age 23 · Houston, Texas

Found Dec 18, 2008 · 18 years ago

On December 18, 2008, Gregory Haynes, a 23-year-old from Houston, Texas, was tragically killed in a homicide that shook the local community. According to reports, Haynes was found shot to death in a crime that contributed to the heavy emotional burden felt in…

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Zeb Gibson

Male, age 30 · Chicago, Illinois

Found Dec 18, 2007 · 19 years ago

Zeb Gibson, aged 30, was killed in Chicago on December 18, 2007. The incident was a part of a larger trend of violence that plagued the city during that time. In 2007, Chicago was witnessing numerous homicides, many of which were concentrated in neighborhoods…

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Sandra Hol

Female, age 58 · Indianapolis, Indiana

Killed Dec 18, 2007 · 19 years ago

On December 18, 2007, a 58-year-old Black woman named Sandra Holman was found deceased in her home in Indianapolis, Indiana. The incident occurred at her residence located in the 2700 block of North Gale Street. Holman was discovered on her couch, where she…

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Kevin Carter

Male, age 28 · Buffalo, New York

Killed Dec 18, 2007 · 19 years ago

In the early hours of a cold winter morning in Buffalo, New York, a violent home invasion tragically cut short the life of Kevin J. Carter. On December 18, 2007, the 28-year-old African-American man was in his Bailey-Delavan area home on Navel Avenue when two…

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Heidi Marie Cummings

Female, age 57 · Fort Worth, Texas

Found Dec 18, 2007 · 19 years ago

Heidi Marie Cummings, aged 57, was tragically found dead in her Fort Worth home on December 18, 2007. The incident occurred at her residence located on the 3500 block of Cutter Street. According to the initial police investigation, there was no sign of forced…

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Roberto Miranda Midico

Male, age 44 · Immokalee, Florida

Killed Dec 18, 2005 · 21 years ago

On December 18, 2005, Roberto Miranda Midico, aged 44, was shot and killed in Immokalee, Florida. The incident occurred around 9:00 PM when gunshots were reported, prompting deputies from the Collier County Sheriff's Office to respond. Upon arrival, Midico's…

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Paul Berkley

Male, age 46 · Raleigh, North Carolina

Killed Dec 18, 2005 · 21 years ago

Paul Sheldon Berkley, a 46-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, was tragically murdered on December 18, 2005, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Paul was a Navy reservist who had recently returned from a tour of duty in the Middle East. His death was the result…

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Edric Thomas

Male · Champaign, Illinois

Killed Dec 18, 2004 · 22 years ago

Edric Thomas, aged 26, was shot and killed on December 18, 2004, in Champaign, Illinois. The incident took place on the 100 block of South Kenwood Road at approximately 4:42 a.m. Edric and his wife had traveled to Champaign to help his mother-in-law relocate.…

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Robert Walter Hedman

Male, age 49 · Otero, New Mexico

Killed Dec 18, 2004 · 22 years ago

On a crisp December evening in 2004, the life of a dedicated public servant, Robert Walter Hedman, a 49-year-old Caucasian male, was tragically cut short in Otero County, New Mexico. A veteran of the United States Army who had served in the Vietnam War…

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Megan Miles

Female, age 25 · Charlotte, North Carolina

Killed Dec 18, 2004 · 22 years ago

Megan Leigh Miles, a 25-year-old woman from Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on December 18, 2004. Born on December 17, 1979, Megan was a beloved daughter to Patty and Mike Miles. She was employed at Alltel for three years and was known for…

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Wayne Paul

Male · Columbus, Ohio

Killed Dec 18, 2003 · 23 years ago

On December 18, 2003, Wayne Paul, aged 53, was involved in an altercation at 806 W. Rich Street in Columbus, Ohio. During the incident, Paul fell to the floor and subsequently died. The cause of death was determined to be Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular…

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Cloud Michael Pierson

Male, age 25 · Encino, California

Killed Dec 18, 2003 · 23 years ago

On the morning of Thursday, December 18, 2003, emergency responders and law enforcement officers were called to an incident in the San Fernando Valley community of Encino. Outside a residential address in front of 4533 Collett Avenue, twenty-five-year-old…

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Steve Arnett Brown

Male, age 30 · Los Angeles, California

Killed Dec 18, 2003 · 23 years ago

Steve Arnett Brown was 30 years old when he died on Thursday, December 18, 2003, in the Florence neighborhood of South Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, he died of stab wounds at 7412 S. Wadsworth Ave. His death was…

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