Death by Force

Dwight Ray

Male, age 37 · Dallas, Texas

Killed Jan 20, 2014 · 12 years ago

Dwight Dell-Kirvin Ray, a 37-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically passed away on January 20, 2014, in Dallas, Texas. He was affectionately known as "Scully" and was well-loved by his family and friends. Dwight's death was the result of…

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Lupita Roman

Female, age 20 · Houston, Texas

Killed Jan 20, 2014 · 12 years ago

Lupita Roman, a 20-year-old woman from Houston, Texas, tragically lost her life on January 20, 2014. She was fatally shot during a confrontation that erupted between her neighbor and a group of friends. The incident occurred at around 8:10 p.m. at 5000…

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George Mitrus

Male · Phoenix, Arizona

Killed Jan 20, 2013 · 13 years ago

On January 20, 2013, George Mitrus was found dead in Phoenix, Arizona, in a case classified by public case listings as a violent “death by force” and treated as a probable homicide. Online records for this case identify him by name and location and record…

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Raul Dario Rivera

Male, age 32 · Miami, Florida

Found Jan 20, 2013 · 13 years ago

On January 20, 2013, 32-year-old Raul Dario Rivera was found dead in Miami, Florida. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and no suspects have been identified in this tragic case. Despite ongoing efforts by law enforcement to uncover what…

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Lorenzo Smith

Male, age 21 · Atlanta, Georgia

Killed Jan 20, 2013 · 13 years ago

Lorenzo Smith, a 21-year-old Black man from Atlanta, Georgia, died on January 20, 2013. The public record that surfaces most clearly online is a death notice published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, which places his death in southwest Atlanta and…

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Jerimiah Holloway

Male, age 30 · Columbus, Ohio

Found Jan 20, 2013 · 13 years ago

Jeremiah Holloway, aged 30, was tragically shot and killed on January 20, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. The incident took place at around 4:38 PM at his residence located on Linwood Avenue. According to the police report, officers were dispatched to the 1200 block…

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Ajene Tylik Marrow

Male, age 24 · Newport-news, Virginia

Killed Jan 20, 2013 · 13 years ago

On a cold January evening in 2013, the life of 24-year-old Ajene Tylik Marrow was tragically cut short in Newport News, Virginia. On Sunday, January 20th, at approximately 10:38 p.m., police responded to reports of a shooting at the Americana East Mobile Home…

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Marcus Antonio Jones

Male, age 16 · Camp-springs, Maryland

Killed Jan 20, 2013 · 13 years ago

In the winter of 2013, a life was tragically cut short in Prince George's County, Maryland. Sixteen-year-old Marcus Antonio Jones, a male student at Friendly High School, was fatally shot in the early hours of Sunday, January 20th. The teenager had been…

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Angel Serna Mancilla

Male, age 27 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Jan 20, 2013 · 13 years ago

Angel Serna Mancilla, a 27-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on January 20, 2013, in Los Angeles, California. Mancilla was shot in the El Sereno neighborhood, as confirmed by the Los Angeles County coroner's records. The incident occurred late at…

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Travon Wilson

Male, age 18 · Baton-rouge, Louisiana

Killed Jan 20, 2013 · 13 years ago

In the winter of 2013, the community of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was struck by the sudden and tragic loss of Travon Drakell Wilson. An 18-year-old African American male, Travon was a student at McKinley High School where he was an active and engaged member of…

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LeAngelo Michael Crumby Ford

Male, age 17 · Sharon, Pennsylvania

Killed Jan 20, 2013 · 13 years ago

Le'Angelo Michael Crumby Ford, a 17-year-old male of African American ethnicity from Sharon, Pennsylvania, tragically passed away on January 20, 2013. He was known affectionately as "Lee Lee" to his family and friends. Le'Angelo was a sophomore at Sharon High…

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Stephon Edgerton

Male, age 40 · Valdosta, Georgia

Killed Jan 20, 2012 · 14 years ago

In the late hours of January 20, 2012, the life of Stephon Edgerton, a 40-year-old Army veteran and popular radio DJ in Valdosta, Georgia, was tragically cut short. Known on the airwaves of WGOV as 'DJ Juan Gatti,' Edgerton was a beloved figure in his…

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Anton Sanders

Male, age 15 · Chicago, Illinois

Found Jan 20, 2012 · 14 years ago

Anton Sanders, a 15-year-old from Chicago, was tragically shot and killed on January 20, 2012, in the Rogers Park neighborhood. Sanders, who was walking in an alley at the time of the incident, became a victim of the pervasive gun violence affecting Chicago's…

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Tina Smith

Female, age 44 · Detroit, Michigan

Killed Jan 20, 2012 · 14 years ago

In January 2012, the city of Detroit, Michigan, was the scene of a tragic event involving a 44-year-old Black/African American woman named Tina Smith-Watkins. Her life was cut short during a violent period for the city, with her death recorded as a homicide.…

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Xiang Huang

Male, age 27 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Found Jan 20, 2012 · 14 years ago

Xiang Huang, a 27-year-old from Philadelphia, was fatally shot on January 20, 2012, in an incident that took place in front of his family. Huang, the owner of a Chinese takeout restaurant in the Tacony neighborhood, was confronted by armed assailants who…

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Anton Pooh Bear Sanders

Male, age 15 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Jan 20, 2012 · 14 years ago

Anton "Pooh Bear" Sanders, a 15-year-old African American male from Chicago, Illinois, was tragically murdered on January 20, 2012. Anton was a member of the Insane Cutthroat Gangsters gang, a detail that played a significant role in the events leading to his…

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Antonio Smith

Male, age 30 · Birmingham, Alabama

Killed Jan 20, 2010 · 16 years ago

Antonio Martez Smith, a 30-year-old Black man from Birmingham, Alabama, died on January 20, 2010, at UAB Hospital, bringing to an end a month-long fight that began with a violent robbery at his own home. The shooting that ultimately took his life had happened…

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Deangelo A Peden

Male, age 34 · Indianapolis, Indiana

Killed Jan 20, 2010 · 16 years ago

In the winter of 2010, the life of Deangelo A Peden, a 34-year-old African-American man, was tragically cut short in Indianapolis, Indiana. On January 20th of that year, Peden became a victim of a homicide. The specific details surrounding the circumstances…

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Lendell Sinclair

Female, age 53 · Sedgwick County, Kansas

Killed Jan 20, 2010 · 16 years ago

In May of 2010, concern grew for 53-year-old Lendell R. Sinclair after he had not been heard from for a week. His last known whereabouts were at a local hospital's emergency room where he had sought treatment for hip pain. On May 13, 2010, deputies from the…

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Jerome Pyles

Male, age 42 · Detroit, Michigan

Killed Jan 20, 2010 · 16 years ago

Jerome Pyles was a 42-year-old African American male who lost his life on January 20, 2010, in Detroit, Michigan. The incident took place in the depth of winter on the city's east side. Police reports indicate that Pyles was discovered in the vicinity of…

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Richard Perez

Male, age 32 · Detroit, Michigan

Killed Jan 20, 2010 · 16 years ago

On January 20, 2010, a violent incident occurred at a residence on Stair Street in Detroit, Michigan, resulting in the death of 32-year-old Richard Perez. The events unfolded in the midst of a harsh winter in the city, marking one of many tragedies to strike…

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Kouakou Jacques

Male, age 36 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Killed Jan 20, 2010 · 16 years ago

In the cold of a Philadelphia winter, on January 20, 2010, the life of Kouakou Jacques was tragically cut short. The 36-year-old African-American man became another victim of the city's persistent gun violence. His death occurred in the 4100 block of Aspen…

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Bajomo Adelani

Male, age 50 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Killed Jan 20, 2010 · 16 years ago

In the early, dark hours of a Wednesday morning in Pittsburgh, a city he had called home for 15 years after leaving his native Nigeria, Bajomo Adelani was at work. The 50-year-old man, a jitney driver, was behind the wheel of his green 1992 Acura, navigating…

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Jorge G Salvador

Unknown, age 86 · Miami, Florida

Found Jan 20, 2009 · 17 years ago

The homicide of Jorge G. Salvador, aged 86, in Miami on January 20, 2009, remains an unsolved case that has perplexed authorities for years. Salvador was found dead at his residence, and early investigations provided limited clues as to the circumstances of…

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Ricky Hawks

Male, age 34 · Columbus, Ohio

Found Jan 20, 2009 · 17 years ago

Ricky Hawks, aged 34, was tragically killed on January 20, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred during the early hours of that day. Hawks was found with fatal injuries, and despite efforts by emergency services, he could not be saved. The Columbus…

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Donnie Harris

Male, age 52 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Killed Jan 20, 2009 · 17 years ago

On a cold Tuesday in Philadelphia, on January 20, 2009, the life of a 52-year-old Black man named Donnie Harris was tragically cut short. In the neighborhood surrounding the 2400 block of West Clifford Street, an act of violence occurred that would leave a…

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Kiersten Ross

Male, age 17 · Jacksonville, Florida

Found Jan 20, 2008 · 18 years ago

Kiersten Ross, a 17-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida, was tragically murdered on January 20, 2008. His case remains unsolved, with few leads for law enforcement to pursue. According to Project Cold Case, Kiersten's death is among many homicides that remain…

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Lawrence Stewart

Male · Dayton, Ohio

Killed Jan 20, 2008 · 18 years ago

On January 20, 2008, Lawrence Stewart, aged 19, was tragically shot and killed in Dayton, Ohio. The incident occurred in Montgomery County, and Stewart's death has been classified as an unsolved homicide. Despite the investigation conducted by the Dayton…

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Brandon Hicks

Male, age 24 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Killed Jan 20, 2008 · 18 years ago

Brandon Hicks, a 24-year-old Black male from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, lost his life on January 20, 2008, in a homicide recorded on the 5000 block of McKean Street. His death became part of Philadelphia’s long and painful record of violence that year, but…

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Vincent Tyler

Male, age 26 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Jan 20, 2007 · 19 years ago

On a cold Saturday night in Washington, D.C., the life of a young man was tragically cut short. Vincent Tyler, a 26-year-old male, was shot and killed on the evening of January 20, 2007. The incident occurred at approximately 8:46 p.m. in the rear alley of…

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Claude Alan Krenson

Unknown, age 52 · Miami, Florida

Found Jan 20, 2007 · 19 years ago

Claude Alan Krenson, aged 52, was killed on January 20, 2007, in Miami, Florida. His homicide remains unsolved, with Miami police still investigating the case as part of their efforts to close hundreds of cold cases that have accumulated over the years.…

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Anton Jr. Jones

Male, age 19 · Baltimore, Maryland

Killed Jan 20, 2007 · 19 years ago

In the winter of 2007, the life of a young Baltimore man was tragically cut short, leaving a family to mourn and a community to wonder. On the late evening of January 20th, 19-year-old Anton D. Jones Jr., a Black male, was found on the 5400 block of Cedonia…

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Ronnie Burrell

Male, age 47 · Las Vegas, Nevada

Killed Jan 20, 2007 · 19 years ago

Ronnie Lee Burrell, 47, female, died in Las Vegas on January 20, 2007. Public death notices remembered her as a longtime Las Vegas resident who worked in the hotel industry's kitchens, a detail that anchors her story in the everyday rhythms of a city built on…

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Marcus Till

Male · Dayton, Ohio

Killed Jan 20, 2007 · 19 years ago

On January 20, 2007, Marcus Tillman, a 23-year-old resident of Dayton, Ohio, was found murdered in Montgomery County. The incident took place on the same day, and Tillman was discovered with fatal injuries. Despite investigations by the Dayton Police…

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Otis Ross

Male, age 32 · Cottage-city, Maryland

Killed Jan 20, 2007 · 19 years ago

On a cold winter day in Cottage City, Maryland, the life of 32-year-old Otis Anthony Ross was cut short. On January 20, 2007, Ross, a male, became a victim of gun violence. The specific details of the events leading to his death remain largely untold in…

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Marcus Eugene Tillman II

Male, age 23 · Dayton, Ohio

Killed Jan 20, 2007 · 19 years ago

Marcus Eugene Tillman II, a 23-year-old African American male from Dayton, Ohio, tragically lost his life on January 20, 2007. His death was unexpected and deeply mourned by his family and friends. Tillman was a native of Dayton and is remembered fondly by…

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Ike Chivers

Male, age 33 · Louisville, Kentucky

Killed Jan 20, 2005 · 21 years ago

In the winter of 2005, the life of 34-year-old Ike Chivers, a male from Louisville, Kentucky, was tragically cut short. On the evening of Thursday, January 20th, Chivers was walking down an alley in the Shawnee neighborhood, not far from where he had been…

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Howard Green

Male, age 25 · Kansas-city, Missouri

Killed Jan 20, 2005 · 21 years ago

On January 20, 2005, a twenty-five-year-old resident of Kansas City, Missouri named Howard Green III passed away under circumstances that would later be classified by authorities as a homicide. While his initial obituary notices provided information regarding…

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Joan Vance

Female, age 62 · Tucumcari, New Mexico

Killed Jan 20, 2004 · 22 years ago

On a cold Tuesday evening in Tucumcari, New Mexico, the life of a beloved community member, 62-year-old Caucasian female Joan Vance, was tragically cut short. On January 20, 2004, while finishing her shift at the Sundowner Gallery, a gift shop where she…

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Keshia Joseph

Female, age 34 · Houston, Texas

Killed Jan 20, 2004 · 22 years ago

On January 20, 2004, in Houston, Texas, 34-year-old Keshia Joseph, an African American woman, was tragically shot to death by her ex-boyfriend, 28-year-old Timothy L. Robertson. In a devastating act of violence, Robertson also killed Keshia's mother…

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Patricia Joseph

Female, age 52 · Houston, Texas

Killed Jan 20, 2004 · 22 years ago

Patricia Joseph, a 52-year-old African American woman, tragically died on January 20, 2004, in Houston, TX. Her death was initially investigated as a potential homicide, leading to a series of legal proceedings and arrests. Renard Leon Spivey, a 63-year-old…

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Trevor Chambers

Male, age 22 · Jackson, Michigan

Killed Jan 20, 2003 · 23 years ago

In the winter of 2003, the life of 22-year-old Trevor Lewis Chambers was tragically cut short in Jackson, Michigan. A resident of Little Wolf Lake, he was known for his love of the outdoors, often spending his time fishing, hunting, and canoeing. On the…

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Jovanna Tyrica Jefferson

Female, age 17 · Jacksonville, Florida

Killed Jan 20, 2003 · 23 years ago

In the winter of 2003, a grim discovery was made in a vacant lot in Jacksonville, Florida, bringing to light a series of terrifying events that had plagued the city. On February 5th, the body of 17-year-old Black female, Jovanna Tyrica Jefferson, was found…

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William Norris

Male, age 62 · Gastonia, North Carolina

Found Jan 20, 2002 · 24 years ago

On January 20, 2002, William Norris, aged 62, was found dead in a building he used for commercial purposes on West Airline Avenue in Gastonia, North Carolina. Norris was a victim of a fatal shooting, and despite initial investigations, the case remains…

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Gina Gordon

Female, age 28 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Jan 20, 2000 · 26 years ago

On a cold winter evening in Washington, D.C., the lives of two individuals were tragically cut short in a burst of violence that continues to baffle investigators. On January 20, 2000, 28-year-old Gina Latrice Gordon, a female, and a 30-year-old man, John…

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John Boatwright

Male, age 30 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Jan 20, 2000 · 26 years ago

On the evening of January 20, 2000, 30-year-old John McKinley Boatwright, a man living his life in the nation's capital, was in the 1800 block of Gallaudet Street NE in Washington, DC, when violence cut his story short. Sometime around 7:05 p.m., gunfire…

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Freda Ingrid Johnson

Female, age 34 · Tulsa, Oklahoma

Killed Jan 20, 1999 · 27 years ago

On the evening of January 20, 1999, a sense of unease settled over a home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Freda Ingrid Johnson, a 34-year-old African-American woman, was found murdered inside her residence. Her husband made the harrowing discovery, telling authorities he…

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Robbie Bishop

Male, age 35 · Villa-rica, Georgia

Killed Jan 20, 1999 · 27 years ago

In the winter of 1999, the community of Villa Rica, Georgia, was shaken by the sudden and violent death of one of its own. Captain Robbie Edward Bishop, a 35-year-old male officer with the Villa Rica Police Department, was killed in the line of duty on…

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