Deaths by Force on October 5

Deaths by Force (512)

Death by Force10th anniversary

Marcos Villanueva

Male, age 19 · Hayward, California

Killed Oct 5, 2016 · 10 years ago

Marcos Villanueva, a 19-year-old resident of Stockton, California, was tragically killed on the night of October 5, 2016, in Hayward, California. The incident occurred around 11:23 p.m. in the 1700 block of B Street. Villanueva was found with at least one…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Steve C. Owen

Male, age 53 · Lancaster, California

Killed Oct 5, 2016 · 10 years ago

Sergeant Steven C. Owen, a 53-year-old veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, tragically lost his life on October 5, 2016, in Lancaster, California. On that fateful day, Sergeant Owen responded to a burglary in progress call in the 3200 block…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Rico Hicks

Male, age 6 · Savannah, Georgia

Killed Oct 5, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the fading light of an autumn evening in Savannah, Georgia, a tragic story unfolded that would cut short the life of a young boy. On October 5, 2016, six-year-old Rico Lamar Hicks, Jr. was struck by gunfire, his death marking the city's 44th homicide of…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Miguel Adan Ramirez

Male, age 23 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Oct 5, 2016 · 10 years ago

Miguel Adan Ramirez, a 23 year old Hispanic male from Chicago, Illinois, was shot on the afternoon of October 5, 2016, while driving through the Chicago Lawn/Marquette Park area on the city's Southwest Side. Initial reports identified him as Miguel A.…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Youlanda Hunter

Female, age 49 · Baton-rouge, Louisiana

Killed Oct 5, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the fall of 2016, a fatal shooting at a Baton Rouge event hall cut short the life of a woman named Youlanda Hunter. The incident, which occurred on October 5th at the Renaissance Center on Plank Road, was the result of a planned robbery that quickly turned…

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Gilma Goodman

Female, age 90 · Concord, North Carolina

Killed Oct 5, 2016 · 10 years ago

Gilma Goodman, a 90-year-old woman from Concord, NC, passed away on October 5, 2016, at her home. She was born on December 29, 1925, in Salisbury, NC, and was a beloved member of the Branchview Church of God in Concord. Gilma was known for her crocheting and…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Vondra Woods

Female, age 70 · Cleveland, Ohio

Killed Oct 5, 2016 · 10 years ago

Vondra Woods, a 70-year-old African American woman, passed away on October 4, 2016, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a loving mother to Bobby Price and cherished sister to Dwight, Valeria, and Valenecia. A public viewing was held on October 22, 2016, to honor her…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

LaRhonda Spence

Female, age 25 · Chattanooga, Tennessee

Killed Oct 5, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the autumn of 2016, the life of a young mother and dedicated professional, LaRhonda Donise Spence, was tragically cut short. A 25-year-old African American woman, she was a familiar and friendly face to many in her community as the general manager of a…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Richard Gibeau

Male, age 60 · Clarksville, Tennessee

Killed Oct 5, 2016 · 10 years ago

On a Wednesday evening in Clarksville, Tennessee, the life of 60-year-old Richard Paul Gibeau came to a tragic and violent end. It was October 5, 2016, when police were called to a residence at 2151 Watertown Place shortly before 5:30 p.m. following reports…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Mike Smith

Male, age 44 · Boston, Massachusetts

Killed Oct 5, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, on an autumn day in 2011, the life of a 44-year-old Black man named Mike Smith came to a tragic and violent end. On October 5th, Boston Police were called to 40 Kensington Park, where they discovered that Smith had been…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Jerry Stevens

Male, age 32 · Detroit, Michigan

Killed Oct 5, 2011 · 15 years ago

In the early autumn of 2011, a tragedy unfolded in Detroit, Michigan, involving the death of 32-year-old Jerry Stevens, an African American male whose life was cut short under violent circumstances. On October 5, 2011, authorities were called to a location at…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Manuel Piñon

Male, age 48 · Cupertino, California

Killed Oct 5, 2011 · 15 years ago

Manuel Guadalupe Piñon, aged 48, tragically lost his life on October 5, 2011, in Cupertino, California. He was attending a routine safety meeting at the Lehigh Hanson Permanente Cement Plant when a disgruntled employee, Shareef Allman, opened fire on his…

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Death by Force20th anniversary

Robert Meabon

Male · Dayton, Ohio

Killed Oct 5, 2006 · 20 years ago

Robert Meabon, aged 48, was found dead on October 5, 2006, in Dayton, Ohio. The incident occurred in an alley behind 1025 Lexington Avenue, where neighbors reported hearing gunshots. Meabon, who was driving a red 1988 Chevy pickup truck at the time, had…

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Death by Force20th anniversary

Amanda Dawn Orndorff

Female, age 20 · Winchester, Virginia

Killed Oct 5, 2006 · 20 years ago

In a quiet, rural neighborhood in Winchester, Virginia, the autumn of 2006 was shattered by a brutal act of violence that claimed the lives of four family members. Among them was Amanda Dawn Orndorff, a 19-year-old female, whose life was cut tragically short…

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Death by Force20th anniversary

Christopher Ryan Orndorff

Male, age 1 · Winchester, Virginia

Killed Oct 5, 2006 · 20 years ago

In the quiet community of Winchester, Virginia, a heart-wrenching story unfolded in October of 2006, forever marking the lives of those involved. A young male child, 23-month-old Christopher Ryan Orndorff, became an innocent victim in a brutal quadruple…

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Death by Force20th anniversary

Samuel William Orndorff

Male, age 60 · Winchester, Virginia

Killed Oct 5, 2006 · 20 years ago

On a tragic day in October 2006, the community of Winchester, Virginia, was shaken by a grim discovery that unfolded across two neighboring homes. Samuel William Orndorff, a 60-year-old male, was found deceased in his vehicle, the victim of a fatal gunshot…

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Death by Force20th anniversary

Travis Putnam

Male, age 17 · Winchester, Virginia

Killed Oct 5, 2006 · 20 years ago

In the fall of 2006, a horrific act of violence shattered the community of Winchester, Virginia, resulting in the tragic death of 17-year-old Travis Putnam and three members of his family. The devastating events unfolded on October 5, 2006, leaving a lasting…

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Death by Force25th anniversary

Robert Stevens

Male, age 63 · Boca Raton, Florida

Killed Oct 5, 2001 · 25 years ago

Robert Stevens, a 63-year-old British-born American male, served as a photojournalist and photo editor for the tabloid newspaper The Sun, published by American Media in Boca Raton, Florida. In early October 2001, he was hospitalized after experiencing…

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Death by Force25th anniversary

Randy Harold Jones

Male, age 42 · Baldwin Park, California

Killed Oct 5, 2001 · 25 years ago

Randy Harold Jones was 42 years old when he died on Friday, October 5, 2001, in Baldwin Park. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, he died after sustaining blunt force trauma at the southbound 605 Freeway and its transition to the…

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Death by Force30th anniversary

Kevin Duren

Male, age 15 · Brockton, Massachusetts

Killed Oct 5, 1996 · 30 years ago

In the early morning hours of October 5, 1996, the life of 15-year-old Kevin Duren, a Black/African American male, was tragically cut short by gun violence in Brockton, Massachusetts. The sound of gunshots pierced the quiet of the working-class city, a…

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Death by Force30th anniversary

James Lee Clarius

Male, age 34 · Jefferson-parish, Louisiana

Killed Oct 5, 1996 · 30 years ago

In the early morning hours of October 5, 1996, a male Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Deputy, James Lee Clarius, aged 34, was killed in Metairie, Louisiana. The incident occurred at the intersection of West Esplanade Avenue and Page Drive. Clarius, a nine-year…

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Death by Force30th anniversary

Gregory Martin

Male, age 30 · Jonesville, North Carolina

Killed Oct 5, 1996 · 30 years ago

Patrol Sergeant Gregory Keith Martin, a 30-year-old white male, was tragically killed on October 5, 1996, in Jonesville, North Carolina. Sergeant Martin was working a solo midnight shift when he spotted a suspicious man behind a strip mall on Highway 67. He…

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Death by Force30th anniversary

William Billy Veasey

Male, age 35 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Killed Oct 5, 1996 · 30 years ago

On the rainy morning of October 5, 1995, William 'Billy' Veasey, a 35-year-old male, left his South Philadelphia home to grab coffee. It was a routine start to a day that would end in his brutal murder, a calculated act of violence that reverberated through…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Lewis Hollis

Male · Columbus, Ohio

Killed Oct 5, 1991 · 35 years ago

On October 5, 1991, Lewis Hollis, aged 44, was found dead from a gunshot wound to the chest in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred at the rear of 795 Miller Avenue. Despite investigations by the Columbus Police Department, the case remains unsolved, and no…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Martin Williams

Male · Columbus, Ohio

Killed Oct 5, 1991 · 35 years ago

On October 5, 1991, Martin Williams was murdered in Columbus, Ohio. The incident took place in Franklin County, where Williams was fatally shot under circumstances that remain unclear. The homicide has remained unsolved for over three decades, with…

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Death by Force50th anniversary

Mark Andrew Orach

Male, age 20 · Orange, California

Killed Oct 5, 1976 · 50 years ago

Mark Andrew Orach, a 20-year-old resident of Orange, California, tragically lost his life on October 5, 1976. His death was a result of a brutal murder committed by Patrick Kearney, a notorious serial killer known as the "Trash Bag Killer." Kearney was…

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Death by Force55th anniversary

Wayne Joseph Dukett

Male, age 30 · Orange County, California

Killed Oct 5, 1971 · 55 years ago

Wayne Joseph Dukette, a 30-year-old gay Caucasian male, was found deceased on October 5, 1971, near Ortega Highway in southern Orange County, California. His nude and decomposing body was discovered in a ravine, with no clothing or identification present. Due…

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Death by Force125th anniversary

George Montgomery

Male · Winfield, Kansas

Killed Oct 5, 1901 · 125 years ago

On the quiet evening of October 5, 1901, in the town of Winfield, Kansas, a sudden burst of violence shattered the tranquility of the Montgomery household. George C. Montgomery, a male Special Officer for the Santa Fe Railroad, was at his desk inside his…

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Death by Force5th anniversary

Nicole M. Lee

Female, age 32 · West Orange, New Jersey

Killed Oct 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the early hours of a Tuesday morning, the life of Nicole M. Lee, a 32-year-old female resident of West Orange, New Jersey, was tragically cut short. On October 5, 2021, she was fatally shot in East Orange. The incident unfolded on the 100 block of North…

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Death by Force5th anniversary

Anthony Keith Lane

Male, age 52 · Saint-louis, Missouri

Killed Oct 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

On the afternoon of October 5, 2021, tragedy struck in the Fairground neighborhood of Saint Louis, Missouri, claiming the life of 52-year-old Anthony Keith Lane. Around 12:30 p.m., Lane and a male acquaintance were present in a vacant lot or alleyway within…

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Death by Force5th anniversary

Artemio Garcia

Male, age 37 · Bakersfield, California

Killed Oct 5, 2021 · 5 years ago

Artemio Rios Garcia, a 37-year-old resident of Bakersfield, California, tragically lost his life on October 5, 2021. The incident occurred in the evening at a residence located in the 700 block of Digges Lane in South Bakersfield. According to reports from…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Edwin Lee Wood

Male, age 43 · Hanceville, Alabama

Killed Oct 5, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the small community of Phelan in Cullman County, Alabama, the life of Edwin Lee Wood, a 43-year-old Caucasian male, was cut short on the night of October 5, 2016. The Hanceville resident was at an apartment on County Road 625 when he was fatally shot. The…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Demond Tristan Jones

Male, age 28 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Oct 5, 2016 · 10 years ago

Demond Tristan Jones, a 28-year-old man from Los Angeles, California, was tragically killed on October 5, 2016. According to reports, Jones was standing on the southeast corner of West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Normandie Avenue around 2:20 a.m.…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Elias Adame Jr

Male, age 45 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Oct 5, 2016 · 10 years ago

Elias Adame Jr., a 45-year-old Latino, was tragically killed on October 5, 2016, in Wilmington, Los Angeles, California. According to the Los Angeles County Coroner's records, Adame was fatally shot in the 1100 block of East Young Street. The incident…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

John Vallejos

Male, age 51 · Cupertino, California

Killed Oct 5, 2011 · 15 years ago

John Vallejos, aged 51, tragically lost his life on October 5, 2011, in a horrific shooting incident at the Lehigh Southwest Cement Permanente Plant in Cupertino, California. Vallejos was one of three victims killed in a rampage carried out by Shareef Allman…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Racyncia Lynette Nelson

Female, age 43 · Los Angeles, California

Killed Oct 5, 2011 · 15 years ago

Racyncia Lynette Nelson, 43, was found dead on October 5, 2011, in the 8700 block of South La Salle Avenue in the Gramercy Park area of Los Angeles. Authorities were called to the scene on the morning of Oct. 5 and pronounced her dead about 7:40 a.m.…

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Death by Force20th anniversary

Alton Jones

Male, age 23 · Chester, Pennsylvania

Killed Oct 5, 2006 · 20 years ago

Alton Leroy Jones, a 23-year-old male, was killed in Chester, Pennsylvania, on October 5, 2006, in a shooting that unfolded in the city’s Highland Gardens section. The incident was reported in the early morning hours, around 3 a.m., after a resident from the…

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Death by Force40th anniversary

Charlotte Hall

Female, age 56 · Virginia Beach, Virginia

Killed Oct 5, 1986 · 40 years ago

In the autumn of 1986, a grim discovery was made in the tranquil coastal city of Virginia Beach, Virginia, shattering the peace of a quiet neighborhood. On the evening of October 5th, emergency services responded to a structure fire at a residence on Black…

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Alando Deon Marston Jr.

Male, age 25 · San Antonio, Texas

Killed Oct 5, 2026 · this year

Alando Deon Marston Jr., known to his loved ones as “AJ,” was a kind, caring, and loyal man whose presence could make anyone smile. Born on the Fourth of July in 2001, the 25-year-old San Antonio native was described by his mother as loving, outgoing, and…

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Ariana McCullough McIntyre

Female, age 18 · Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Killed Oct 5, 2026 · this year

A devoted young mother with a bright future, Ariana McCullough McIntyre was just beginning to build her life when it was tragically cut short. The 18-year-old from Swatara Township, Pennsylvania, was a recent high school graduate who was embarking on a career…

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Bryce Scott

Male, age 23 · Jacksonville, Florida

Killed Oct 5, 2026 · this year

A sweet and loving young man with a big heart, Bryce Noah Scott was remembered for his outgoing spirit and bold personality. The 23-year-old was the second oldest of four boys and shared a close bond with his brothers. His mother, Alexandria Scott, called him…

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Charles Roosevelt Sain

Male, age 33 · Toone, Tennessee

Killed Oct 5, 2026 · this year

Charles Roosevelt Sain, a 33-year-old father of two, was a man of faith who sang in the church choir. Born on July 27, 1993, to Maxcine Sain and the late Theodore Roosevelt Sain, Jr., Charles was known and loved by his family, which included his two…

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Christopher Wilson Jr.

Male, age 17 · Muncie, Indiana

Killed Oct 5, 2026 · this year

Christopher Wilson Jr., a 17-year-old male known as a "gentle giant," was a beloved senior and star defensive end at Yorktown High School with a promising future. Standing at an impressive 6-foot-7, Chris was a standout athlete who had committed to play…

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Dariela Elizabeth Cardona

Female, age 29 · Houston, Texas

Killed Oct 5, 2026 · this year

Dariela Elizabeth Cardona was a devoted mother, a talented hairstylist, and a bright light to her family and friends. The 29-year-old Hispanic woman was remembered for her determination, her infectious laugh, and the deep love she had for her two sons, ages…

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Desiree Gonzalaz Godoy

Female, age 39 · Houston, Texas

Killed Oct 5, 2026 · this year

Desiree Gonzalaz Godoy, a 39-year-old woman, was a mother of four who was deeply loved by her family. Those who knew her described her as a beautiful soul with a radiant smile that could light up any room. She was remembered for her kind and loving nature…

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Dionna Causey

Female, age 30 · Peoria, Illinois

Killed Oct 5, 2026 · this year

Dionna W. “Dee” Causey was a loving and caring mother of five who dreamed of becoming a nurse. Born on March 18, 1996, in Peoria, Illinois, to her parents Dionne Causey and Wendell McNeil, she was a lifelong resident of the city and a graduate of Peoria…

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Edith Kaye Wheeler

Female, age 75 · Columbia, South Carolina

Killed Oct 5, 2026 · this year

Edith Kaye Wheeler, a 75-year-old woman remembered as a beautiful person with an infectious laugh, was killed in her Columbia, South Carolina, home on Monday, October 5, 2026. Friends and family described her as a sweet lady and a dear sister in Christ…

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Erick Von Gerbitz

Male, age 41 · Houston, Texas

Killed Oct 5, 2026 · this year

Erick Von Gerbitz, a 41-year-old Hispanic man, was a devoted father and son who had recently moved back to Houston to reunite with his family. An electrician by trade, Erick left his job in Amarillo, Texas, to rekindle his relationship of about seven years…

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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.