Death by Force20th anniversary

Kyle Haywood

Male, age 18 · Louisville, Kentucky

Killed Oct 17, 2006 · 20 years ago

On an autumn evening in Louisville, Kentucky, the life of 18-year-old Kyle Alexander Haywood was tragically cut short. A recent graduate of St. Xavier High School, class of 2006, and a student at Jefferson Community College, Kyle was just beginning to…

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Death by Force20th anniversary

Tommy Rivers

Male · Cincinnati, Ohio

Killed Oct 17, 2006 · 20 years ago

On October 17, 2006, Tommy Rivers, a 25-year-old resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, was tragically killed in a shooting. The incident occurred in the early hours at 1455 Hafer Alley, located in the Hamilton County area of Cincinnati. Rivers was found with gunshot…

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Death by Force25th anniversary

Derling Echevarria

Male, age 46 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Oct 17, 2001 · 25 years ago

On October 17, 2001, 46-year-old Derling Echevarria, a Hispanic male, died suddenly in Chicago, Illinois. His obituary, published in the Chicago Sun-Times, expressed heartfelt sentiments: "May you rest in peace, we will love you always." According to the…

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Death by Force30th anniversary

Anthony Samfay

Male, age 26 · Kankakee-city, Illinois

Killed Oct 17, 1996 · 30 years ago

Anthony R. Samfay, a 26-year-old Caucasian male, tragically lost his life on October 17, 1996, in Kankakee City, Illinois. Patrolman Samfay, who had been serving with the Kankakee City Police Department for one year, was killed in the line of duty during what…

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Death by Force30th anniversary

Victor Rossi

Male, age 41 · St. Amant, Louisiana

Killed Oct 17, 1996 · 30 years ago

Victor Rossi, a 41-year-old male of Italian descent, was found beaten to death in his St. Amant, Louisiana, home on October 27, 1996. The investigation into his death would unravel a chilling series of violent crimes that had plagued the River Parishes area…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Gregory Jouben

Female, age 36 · Little Falls, New York

Killed Oct 17, 1991 · 35 years ago

Gregory “Greg” Jouben, a 36-year-old man from Little Falls, New York, owned and operated a coin and jewelry business in the basement of the Burrell Building on Main Street. On October 17, 1991, Jouben was seen outside his shop at about 5 p.m. Several hours…

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Death by Force40th anniversary

Steven Moeller

Male, age 30 · Lakehead, California

Killed Oct 17, 1986 · 40 years ago

Steven Michael Moeller, aged 30, was found dead on October 17, 1986, near Lakehead, California. The circumstances of Moeller's death were violent, and law enforcement classified it as a homicide. Despite investigations, details about the events leading to his…

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Death by Force40th anniversary

Dennis Murphy

Male, age 27 · Mooresville, Missouri

Killed Oct 17, 1986 · 40 years ago

Dennis K. Murphy, a 27-year-old white man, was last seen in the orbit of a rural farm outside Mooresville, Missouri, drawn in by the promise of work and a fresh start. On October 17, 1986, he was killed, becoming the first known victim in a string of quiet…

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Death by Force40th anniversary

Patricia Barczak

Female, age 19 · Seattle, Washington

Killed Oct 17, 1986 · 40 years ago

Patricia Michelle Barczak, a 19-year-old Caucasian female, had dreams of a future filled with the sweet aroma of baking. Having recently completed culinary school, she envisioned a life as a baker, crafting beautiful wedding cakes. However, her life had taken…

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Death by Force50th anniversary

Norma Maxham

Female, age 75 · Fairplain, Michigan

Killed Oct 17, 1976 · 50 years ago

In the quiet community of Fairplain, Michigan, residents were left reeling from a gruesome discovery on October 17, 1976. Norma Maxham, a 75-year-old White / Caucasian female, had been living as a landlady, renting out a room in her home to a man named…

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Death by Force55th anniversary

Forrest Covey

Male, age 24 · Mesquite, Texas

Killed Oct 17, 1971 · 55 years ago

Forrest Covey, a 24-year-old white male from Mesquite, Texas, was tragically murdered alongside his wife, Jena Covey, in a brutal crime that shocked the local community. The couple was abducted from a grocery store in Mesquite by Carl Taylor and Sherman…

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Death by Force55th anniversary

Jena Covey

Female, age 19 · Mesquite, Texas

Killed Oct 17, 1971 · 55 years ago

Jena Donell Houchin Covey, a 19-year-old white female from Mesquite, Texas, was tragically murdered on October 17, 1971. She and her husband, Forrest Covey, age 24, were abducted late at night from a grocery store in Mesquite where Jena worked. Their bodies…

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Death by Force5th anniversary

Andre Leavell

Male, age 36 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Oct 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

Andre Leavell, a 36-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life on October 17, 2021, in Los Angeles, California. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records, Leavell was shot near 10611 S. Central Ave. in the Green Meadows…

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Death by Force5th anniversary

Marcell Jovan Merriweather

Male, age 39 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Oct 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

Marcell Jovan Merriweather, a 39-year-old resident of Los Angeles, California, tragically lost his life on October 17, 2021. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records, Merriweather was fatally shot near 5700 Griffin Ave. in the…

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Death by Force5th anniversary

Fredy Aguilera Bernal

Male, age 31 · Houston, Texas

Killed Oct 17, 2021 · 5 years ago

Fredy Aguilera Bernal, a 31-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on October 17, 2021, in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when Harris County deputies were called to the 12500 block of Deergrove Street. Upon…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Juan Zarate Flores

Male, age 42 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Oct 17, 2011 · 15 years ago

Juan Zarate Flores, a 42-year-old Latino, was tragically killed on October 17, 2011, in Wilmington, Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County coroner's records, Flores was walking on the 900 block of Lakme Street around 8:45 p.m. when he was approached…

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Death by Force20th anniversary

Edward Lee Bright

Male, age 40 · Los Angeles, California

Killed Oct 17, 2006 · 20 years ago

Edward Lee Bright was 40 years old when he died on Tuesday, October 17, 2006, in Watts. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, he died after sustaining blunt force trauma at 2219 E. 115th St. His death was ruled a homicide, and it is…

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Death by Force20th anniversary

Francisco Javier Calvillo-Casillas

Male, age 29 · South Gate, California

Killed Oct 17, 2006 · 20 years ago

Francisco Javier Calvillo-Casillas was 29 years old when he died on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006, in South Gate, in southeast Los Angeles County. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, he died of stab wounds at 10600 Pescadero Ave. His death…

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Death by Force30th anniversary

Clayton Cobenais

Male, age 29 · Portland, Oregon

Killed Oct 17, 1996 · 30 years ago

On the evening of October 17, 1996, Clayton Cobenais, a 29-year-old transient, was fatally shot in Portland, Oregon. Witnesses reported seeing an argument between Cobenais and another man, both described as transients, near the corner of SE 3rd and Ash…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Gregory Jouben

Male, age 36 · Herkimer, New York

Killed Oct 17, 1991 · 35 years ago

In the small town of Little Falls, New York, the community was shaken by the murder of 36-year-old Gregory Jouben, a local jewelry and coin shop owner. On the evening of October 17, 1991, Jouben was found shot to death in his store on East Main Street. The…

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Danielle Percy

Female, age 27 · Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Killed Oct 17, 2026 · this year

Danielle Percy, a 27-year-old woman with her entire life ahead of her, was killed in a shooting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the fall of 2026. Remembered as a daughter and a friend, her future was stolen in a sudden act of violence that left a community…

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Carlos Ramos

Male, age 52 · Garland, Texas

Killed Oct 17, 2026 · this year

A fresh start in Texas tragically ended in a parking lot for Carlos Ramos, a 52-year-old father who had just returned to the state to be closer to his family. Remembered by his loved ones as a dependable and loving man, Carlos was the kind of person who would…

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Daniel Ivan De Los Reyes Molina

age 34 · Lancaster, California

Killed Oct 17, 2026 · this year

A beloved husband and the devoted father of three children, Daniel Ivan De Los Reyes Molina is remembered for the immense love he shared with his family and the cherished place he held in the hearts of all who knew him. At 34 years old, his life was defined…

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Darrel Rodriguez

Male, age 26 · New York, New York

Killed Oct 17, 2026 · this year

Darrel Rodriguez was a 26-year-old security guard who was making his way home to the University Heights neighborhood of the Bronx after a shift. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend, remembered by those who knew him for his character and dedication. On…

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Denise R. Stovall

Female, age 39 · Victorville, California

Killed Oct 17, 2026 · this year

Denise R. Stovall was a 39-year-old mother living in the high desert city of Victorville, California, a community situated on the southwestern edge of the Mojave Desert. She shared a home with her 19-year-old son and her husband, Samuel Alfred Tomasello, in a…

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Devin Shawn Mason Sr.

Male, age 45 · Capitol Heights, Maryland

Killed Oct 17, 2026 · this year

Devin Shawn Mason Sr., known affectionately to friends and family as “Face,” was a 45-year-old father working to build a brighter future when his life was tragically cut short. His loved ones remembered him as a caring man who loved deeply and was not defined…

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Edyza Barnes

Female, age 27 · Cleveland, Ohio

Killed Oct 17, 2026 · this year

A beloved mother, daughter, and sister, Edyza F. Barnes was a cherished member of a large and loving family. The 27-year-old female from Cleveland, Ohio, was a devoted mother to her two young children, Zayden and Elizzianie. Born on September 26, 1999, Edyza…

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Gabriel Rogers

Male, age 21 · Grand Bay, Alabama

Killed Oct 17, 2026 · this year

A life just beginning was tragically cut short on what should have been a day of celebration. Gabriel Rogers, a 21-year-old man from Grand Bay, Alabama, was shot and killed on his birthday, just as he was preparing to become a father. His family described him…

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Jerry M. McGee

Male, age 51 · Hardinsburg, Kentucky

Killed Oct 17, 2026 · this year

Jerry M. McGee was a 51-year-old man from Hardinsburg, Kentucky, a small city in Breckinridge County. His life was rooted in the close-knit community where he was known and where his sudden death would leave a lasting impact. His family and friends were left…

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Death by Force

Johnny Menifee

Male, age 64 · Nashville, Tennessee

Killed Oct 17, 2026 · this year

Johnny Menifee was, for 64 years, the baby of his family. The youngest of seven siblings, he was a constant presence in their lives, a man his family knew and loved deeply. His death was a profound and unexpected blow, as he was the first of his brothers and…

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Kandace Washington

Female, age 32 · Beaumont, Texas

Killed Oct 17, 2026 · this year

Kandace DaeShawn Young-Washington was a 32-year-old mother from Beaumont, Texas, whose family is determined to keep her memory alive for her children. Her daughter remembers the simple, precious moments they shared, like playing together and just spending…

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Kevin Giles

Male, age 31 · North Little Rock, Arkansas

Killed Oct 17, 2026 · this year

Kevin Giles, a 31-year-old man from North Little Rock, Arkansas, was known for his generous spirit and the deep love he had for his family. His loved ones remembered him as a protector, a man who consistently put the needs of his family and friends before his…

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Mykyle Augustus Barton

Male, age 37 · Richmond Hill, Georgia

Killed Oct 17, 2026 · this year

A close friend remembered for his supportive nature, Mykyle Augustus Barton, was killed in a violent intrusion into his Richmond Hill, Georgia, home. The 37-year-old man was known as a steadfast presence for those he cared about, a man who was there for a…

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Omar Flores Sanchez

Male, age 35 · Santa Ana, California

Killed Oct 17, 2026 · this year

Omar Flores Sanchez, a 35-year-old man from Anaheim, California, became a victim of fatal gun violence on a Saturday night in the fall of 2026. Little is publicly known about his personal life, his family, or the path that led him to be in Santa Ana on that…

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Peyton Jones

Male, age 19 · Danville, Indiana

Killed Oct 17, 2026 · this year

Peyton Evan Jones was a 19-year-old man from Crawfordsville, Indiana, remembered as a bright soul who touched many hearts. A recent graduate of North Montgomery High School, Peyton had just graduated in May 2026, a few months before his death. He was known…

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Death by Force

Roman McClain

Male, age 21 · Eastvale, California

Killed Oct 17, 2026 · this year

A quiet Saturday night in a residential Eastvale, California, neighborhood was shattered by gunfire that erupted during a house party, leaving 21-year-old Roman McClain dead and six other people wounded. The violence that took Roman’s life has left a…

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Ta Mia Sisk

Female, age 27 · Waterloo, Iowa

Killed Oct 17, 2026 · this year

A loving mother with dreams of seeing the world, TaMia Se'Mone Sisk was a source of warmth, kindness, and laughter for her family and friends in Waterloo, Iowa. The 27-year-old was a proud graduate of East Waterloo High School, where she had played…

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Vernon Meade

Male, age 45 · Kansas City, Missouri

Killed Oct 17, 2026 · this year

A quiet Saturday morning in Kansas City, Missouri, was shattered by the discovery of a man who had been shot and killed inside his car. Vernon Meade, a 45-year-old male, was found on October 17, 2026, the victim of a homicide that left a family grieving and a…

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Victor Fernando Nava

Male, age 19 · Decatur, Alabama

Killed Oct 17, 2026 · this year

Victor Fernando Nava was a 19-year-old man who loved music and dreamed of moving back to his birth state of California. Born on June 23, 2007, Victor was remembered by his mother, Mary Lou Nava, as someone who enjoyed listening to both Spanish music and funk.…

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Luis Mario Noyola-Avila

Male, age 20 · Winston Salem, North Carolina

Killed Oct 17, 2026 · this year

A Saturday evening in Winston-Salem turned violent and tragic, ending the life of 20-year-old Luis Mario Noyola-Avila and leaving another person seriously wounded. The shooting on October 17, 2026, cut short the life of a young Hispanic man, leaving behind a…

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TaMia SeMone Sisk

Female, age 27 · Waterloo, Iowa

Killed Oct 17, 2026 · this year

TaMia Se’Mone Sisk was a loving mother, a dedicated employee, and a young woman with dreams of seeing the world. Born on November 6, 1998, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Antonette Mathews and Orlando Sisk, 27-year-old TaMia was remembered for bringing warmth…

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Steven Carroll Jr.

Male, age 16 · Las Vegas, Nevada

Killed Oct 17, 2026 · this year

Steven Carroll Jr., a 16-year-old student and athlete known affectionately as “Buddah,” was remembered by his family for his big heart and for being the light of their lives. A Black young man with a bright future, Steven played both football and basketball…

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Adam Hernandez

Male, age 18 · Rome, Georgia

Killed Oct 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the quiet of a Rome, Georgia neighborhood was shattered by a grim discovery. The body of 18-year-old Adam Taylor Hernandez was found lying in the middle of Woodcreek Way just before 5:30 a.m. The young man…

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Alfred Stephens

Male, age 73 · Birmingham, Alabama

Killed Oct 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the fall of 2025, a dispute at a Birmingham auto parts store tragically escalated, leading to the death of 73-year-old Alfred Stephens of Bessemer. On the morning of October 17th, Stephens was at Pull-A-Part on 27th Avenue North when he became involved in…

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Armando Lara

Male, age 32 · Hawthorne, California

Killed Oct 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

Armando Lara, 32, a Latino male, was gunned down on a Hawthorne street on October 17, 2025. He was found near the intersection of West 118th Street and Prairie Avenue in the mid-afternoon, and first responders could not save him. The Los Angeles County…

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Ava Brantley

Female, age 35 · Winchester, Kentucky

Killed Oct 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

In the quiet community of Winchester, Kentucky, the life of 35-year-old Ava Shayne Alan Brantley was brought to a tragic and violent end on Friday, October 17, 2025. A truck and bus driver known for her strong work ethic and free spirit, Ava was a mother to…

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Connie Patrick

Female, age 72 · Mabank, Texas

Killed Oct 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

Connie Patrick, a 72-year-old White female, was killed in the early hours of October 17, 2025, during a mass shooting inside a home on Taos Drive in the Cedar Creek Cove subdivision of Mabank, Texas. Deputies with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office were…

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Conor Proffitt

Male, age 37 · Culver City, California

Killed Oct 17, 2025 · 1 year ago

Conor Larkin Proffitt, 37, a White/Caucasian man, died on October 17, 2025, in Culver City, California. He was identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner after responders pronounced him dead that Friday. Records indicate the death…

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