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Sterling Odell Palmer

Male, age 78 · Baltimore, Maryland

Killed Oct 8, 2010 · 16 years ago

In the autumn of 2010, the life of Sterling Odell Palmer, a 78-year-old African American male, was brought to a tragic and violent end in his Baltimore, Maryland home. On October 8th, his wife of five decades, Evelyn Palmer, returned from a trip to the…

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Jairo Alderete

Male, age 34 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Killed Oct 8, 2010 · 16 years ago

Jairo Alderete, 34, a Hispanic/Latino male from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was killed on October 8, 2010. His death was recorded among Philadelphia's 2010 homicide victims, with the listed location tied to the 1400 block of South 9th Street in South…

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Thomas Ballantyne

Male, age 52 · Houston, Texas

Found Oct 8, 2010 · 16 years ago

On October 8, 2010, Thomas Ballantyne, age 52, was killed in Houston, Texas. Ballantyne's death occurred under suspicious circumstances that have since remained part of Houston's unresolved homicide cases. Authorities responded to a report of a suspicious…

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Brandon D Chambers

Male, age 21 · Chicago, Illinois

Found Oct 8, 2009 · 17 years ago

Brandon D. Chambers, a 21-year-old male, was fatally shot on October 8, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois. The shooting took place in the South Side of the city, which has been plagued by high rates of gun violence for many years. Brandon was struck by multiple…

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Catherine Marie DOnofrio

Female, age 28 · New-york, New York

Killed Oct 8, 2009 · 17 years ago

In the spring of 2009, the life of 28-year-old Catherine Marie D'Onofrio was tragically cut short in New York City. On March 8th, she was fatally shot in the head in a Greenpoint, Brooklyn apartment by her ex-boyfriend, Jerry Bowens, a former NYPD officer. At…

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Reonal Upchurch

Male · Columbus, Ohio

Killed Oct 8, 2008 · 18 years ago

On October 8, 2008, twenty-two-year-old Reonal Upchurch was shot and killed in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred at 2808 Marblewood Drive in the Franklin County area. Details about the circumstances of the shooting remain sparse, and Reonal was pronounced…

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Michelle Mason

Female, age 45 · Cleveland, Ohio

Killed Oct 8, 2008 · 18 years ago

Michelle Mason, a 45-year-old African American woman from Cleveland, Ohio, was last seen on October 8, 2008. She lived on East 121st Street and had recently made significant strides in her life, overcoming past struggles with heroin and crack cocaine.…

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Gregorio Fernandez

Unknown, age 67 · Miami, Florida

Found Oct 8, 2007 · 19 years ago

Gregorio Fernandez, aged 67, died on October 8, 2007, in Miami, Florida. His death is recorded as an unsolved homicide. Details about the incident remain scarce, with no publicly available suspects or leads. The absence of substantial media coverage and…

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James Patterson

Male, age 34 · Indianapolis, Indiana

Killed Oct 8, 2007 · 19 years ago

In a quiet home in Greenfield, a community not far from Indianapolis, a man's life was brought to a sudden and violent end in February of 2023. The victim was 69-year-old Freddie E. Patterson, a male who lived in the residence with his half-sister and her…

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Theodore Jenkins

Male, age 36 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Killed Oct 8, 2007 · 19 years ago

A late-night argument on a North Philadelphia porch tragically escalated, leaving a father dead and his son facing murder charges. In the late hours of Saturday, April 4, 2026, police responded to a 9-1-1 call about a person with a weapon on the 600 block of…

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Jose Diaz

Null, age 28 · Houston, Texas

Found Oct 8, 2007 · 19 years ago

On October 7, 2007, at approximately 9:30 a.m., 28-year-old Jose Diaz was assaulted and robbed by an unidentified individual in the 4200 block of West 34th Street in Houston, Texas. Despite his injuries, Diaz managed to walk a short distance to his…

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Aaron Lambert

Male, age 17 · Richmond, Virginia

Killed Oct 8, 2007 · 19 years ago

In the autumn of 2007, the community of Richmond, Virginia, mourned the loss of 17-year-old Aarin A. Lambert. The young man, a male resident of the city, passed away on October 8, 2007. His death left a void in the lives of his family and friends, who…

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Kayla Nicole Fanaei

Female, age 20 · Birmingham, Alabama

Killed Oct 8, 2007 · 19 years ago

In the fall of 2007, a promising young woman's life was tragically cut short in Birmingham, Alabama. Kayla Nicole Fanaei, a 20-year-old female, was a dedicated student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she was majoring in psychology. Described…

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Aarin Lambert

Male, age 17 · Richmond, Virginia

Killed Oct 8, 2007 · 19 years ago

On the morning of October 8, 2007, Aarin A. Lambert, a 17-year-old male from Richmond, Virginia, was killed in the 900 block of West Ladies Mile Road. The details made public at the time were spare but stark: a young life ended by gunfire on a North Richmond…

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David Hall

Male · Akron, Ohio

Killed Oct 8, 2005 · 21 years ago

On October 8, 2005, David Hall, a 44-year-old male, was found unresponsive in the backyard of a residence located at 505 Bacon Avenue in Akron, Ohio. Hall was discovered around 11:15 a.m. with a gunshot wound, which ultimately led to his death. The Akron…

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Michael Kevin Saffran

Male, age 45 · Chesapeake, Virginia

Killed Oct 8, 2005 · 21 years ago

On Saturday, October 8, 2005, Michael Kevin Saffran, a 45-year-old White male, died in the line of duty as a Chesapeake Police Officer. A U.S. Navy veteran, Saffran had been with the police department for 11 months. The tragic events unfolded when Officer…

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David Hall

Male, age 44 · Akron, Ohio

Killed Oct 8, 2005 · 21 years ago

David W. Hall, a 44-year-old African American man from Akron, Ohio, was tragically found dead on October 8, 2005. Hall was riding his bicycle on the city's near west side when he was shot in the head. His body was discovered the next morning in a backyard…

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Tracy Sissom

Female, age 33 · Indianapolis, Indiana

Killed Oct 8, 2004 · 22 years ago

In the autumn of 2004, 33-year-old Tracy Sissom was starting a new chapter in her life. A resident of Indianapolis, Indiana, she was in the process of moving out of the apartment she had shared with her estranged husband, Michael, and back into her parents'…

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Michael Robinson

Female, age 38 · Lauderhill, Florida

Killed Oct 8, 2004 · 22 years ago

Michael Robinson, a 38-year-old African American man, was tragically found shot to death on October 8, 2004, in Lauderhill, Florida. His body was discovered in the apartment of Tanisha Stobbs, a 25-year-old African American woman, who was also found dead at…

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Tanesha Stobbs

Female, age 25 · Lauderhill, Florida

Killed Oct 8, 2004 · 22 years ago

Tanesha Stobbs, a 25-year-old resident of Lauderhill, Florida, tragically lost her life on October 8, 2004. She was found dead in her apartment located at 2943 NW 56th Ave, along with Michael Robinson, 38. Both victims were discovered by Lauderhill Police…

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Cedric Jordan

Male, age 19 · Chicago, Illinois

Killed Oct 8, 2004 · 22 years ago

Cedric Jordan, a 19-year-old African American male from Chicago, Illinois, was born on January 22, 1985, and tragically passed away on October 8, 2004. Details surrounding the circumstances of his death are scarce, and available sources do not provide…

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Nikole Niki Bakoles

Female, age 20 · Magna, Utah

Killed Oct 8, 2000 · 26 years ago

In the autumn of 2000, the story of a young Caucasian woman named Nikole Bakoles began to unfold in the stark landscape near the Great Salt Lake in Utah. On October 8th, two duck hunters stumbled upon skeletal remains in a field off Interstate 80, not far…

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Raymond Rudolfo Hernandez

Male, age 19 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Oct 8, 2000 · 26 years ago

Raymond Rudolfo Hernandez, a 19-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on October 8, 2000, in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County coroner's records, Hernandez was fatally shot, marking his death as a homicide. The incident…

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Stephanie Raygoza

Female, age 10 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Oct 8, 2000 · 26 years ago

Stephanie Raygoza, a 10-year-old girl from Los Angeles, California, tragically lost her life on October 8, 2000. She was shot in Boyle Heights, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, as confirmed by the Los Angeles County coroner's records. The incident occurred on a…

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Ernie Hankins

Male · Arlington, Texas

Killed Oct 8, 2000 · 26 years ago

Ernie L. Hankins, a 75-year-old man from Arlington, Texas, was found dead in his mobile home on October 8, 2000. His death was initially kept a secret by his son, Terry Lee Hankins, who told neighbors that his father was caring for sick relatives. However…

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Earnie Hankins

Male, age 55 · Mansfield, Texas

Killed Oct 8, 2000 · 26 years ago

Earnie Lee Hankins, a 55-year-old man, was tragically murdered on October 8, 2000. His death was part of a gruesome series of killings committed by his son, Terry Lee Hankins. Earnie Hankins was found shot to death in his mobile home, where his body had been…

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Eric Andrew Thach

Male, age 34 · Riverside, California

Killed Oct 8, 1999 · 27 years ago

Deputy Sheriff Eric Andrew Thach, aged 34, tragically lost his life on October 8, 1999, in Riverside, California. On that fateful day, Deputy Thach responded to a call regarding a suspicious open door at a residence in Pedley, a neighborhood in Riverside…

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Crystal Marler

Female, age 15 · McCreary County, Kentucky

Killed Oct 8, 1998 · 28 years ago

In the fall of 1998, a sense of unease settled over McCreary County, Kentucky, with the disappearance of 15-year-old Crystal Sue Marler. A student at McCreary Central High School, Crystal was of biracial heritage, with both Caucasian and African-American…

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Valerie Ortiz

Female, age 20 · Oak Hills, California

Killed Oct 8, 1995 · 31 years ago

Valerie Ortiz, a 20-year-old from El Monte, California, was found dead on October 8, 1995, in Oak Hills. Her body was discovered along a roadway, having suffered fatal gunshot wounds. The investigation determined that her body had been dumped there after she…

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Teresa Mendez

Female, age 20 · Oak Hills, California

Killed Oct 8, 1995 · 31 years ago

Teresa Mendez, a 20-year-old Hispanic female from El Monte, California, was tragically killed on October 8, 1995. Her body was discovered along a roadway in Oak Hills, California. Authorities determined that she had been shot before being left at the scene.…

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Antonio Perez

Male, age 23 · Hatch, New Mexico

Killed Oct 8, 1994 · 32 years ago

On the quiet evening of October 8, 1994, in the small village of Hatch, New Mexico, a knock on a motel room door shattered the peace. Inside was a young man, a Hispanic male known to others as Antonio Perez, who was 23 years old. When he opened the door, an…

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Elisa Martinez

Female, age 17 · Graceville, Minnesota

Killed Oct 8, 1994 · 32 years ago

In the winter of 1990, the life of Elisa Sue Martinez, a 17-year-old Hispanic female, was tragically cut short in a senseless act of violence that left a lasting scar on the small community of Graceville, Minnesota. A junior in high school, Elisa was known…

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Sheryl Lyn Stack

Female, age 20 · Richmond, Virginia

Killed Oct 8, 1993 · 33 years ago

On a tragic autumn evening in Richmond, Virginia, the life of 20-year-old Sheryl Lyn Stack was cut short. On October 8, 1993, the young, white waitress was the victim of a brutal attack in the parking lot of the Steak & Ale restaurant where she worked. She…

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Michael Hall

Male, age 23 · Washington, District of Columbia

Killed Oct 8, 1990 · 36 years ago

In the early morning hours of Saturday, November 4, 2023, a young Black man named Michael Delvaughn Hall was found suffering from a gunshot wound in the 3500 block of A Street, Southeast, in Washington, D.C. He was 23 years old. The Metropolitan Police…

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Debra Mays

Female, age 56 · Knoxville, Tennessee

Killed Oct 8, 1989 · 37 years ago

In the autumn of 1989, a sense of unease settled over a Knoxville, Tennessee, neighborhood. On October 8th, the body of 56-year-old Debra Mays, a female, was discovered inside her home at 3115 Boright Street. The circumstances of her death were immediately…

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Calvin Reynolds

Male, age 23 · London, Kentucky

Killed Oct 8, 1989 · 37 years ago

In the autumn of 1989, a dark chapter unfolded in London, Kentucky, with the disappearance of 23-year-old Calvin Reynolds. The young male vanished on October 8, 1989, leaving behind a community that would remain unaware of his tragic fate for two long years.…

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Jerry McMillen

Male, age 36 · London, Kentucky

Killed Oct 8, 1989 · 37 years ago

In the fall of 1989, a grim series of events unfolded in the rural landscape of Laurel County, Kentucky, culminating in the death of 36-year-old Jerry McMillen. On October 8, McMillen, along with Kimberly Bowersock, 21, Lillian Contino, 28, and Calvin…

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Kimberly Kay Barnes Bowersock

Female, age 21 · London, Kentucky

Killed Oct 8, 1989 · 37 years ago

In the autumn of 1989, a tragic event unfolded in the rural landscape of London, Kentucky, forever altering the lives of several families. Kimberly Kay Barnes Bowersock, a 21-year-old woman, traveled from her home in Ohio to Kentucky with a friend, Lillian…

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Lillian Contino

Female, age 28 · London, Kentucky

Killed Oct 8, 1989 · 37 years ago

In the autumn of 1989, a tragic and brutal series of events unfolded in the wooded landscape of Laurel County, Kentucky, culminating in the death of 28-year-old Lillian Contino. Contino, along with three other individuals, Calvin Reynolds, Jerry McMillen, and…

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William Chisolm

Male, age 24 · Bronx, New York

Killed Oct 8, 1989 · 37 years ago

In the early morning hours of October 8, 1989, a tragic and fatal encounter unfolded in the Bronx. William L. Chisolm, a 24-year-old male off-duty New York City Police Officer, was with his girlfriend in a parked car in front of the Patterson Houses on 145th…

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Talita Dixon

Female, age 13 · Oakland, California

Killed Oct 8, 1985 · 41 years ago

Thirteen-year-old Talita Dixon was a bright and loving young girl who tragically lost her life on October 8, 1985. She had just celebrated her birthday and was described by her mother, Marsha Dixon Showers, as a special child who loved to sing and play with…

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Helen Correa

Female, age 22 · Honolulu, Hawaii

Killed Oct 8, 1984 · 42 years ago

Helen Correa was a 22-year-old white woman whose final hours unfolded along the familiar routes of Leeward O‘ahu, where ordinary Sunday plans could still leave someone exposed after dark. In the days that followed, accounts of when she was last seen pointed…

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Jerry Mac Brown

Male, age 51 · Sherman, Texas

Killed Oct 8, 1983 · 43 years ago

Jerry Mac Brown, a 51-year-old male of Caucasian ethnicity, was tragically murdered on October 8, 1983, in Sherman, Texas. Brown, an interior designer from Sherman, was one of four victims found in a metal building used as a hangar for ultralight airplanes on…

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Philip Boyce Good

Male, age 29 · Sherman, Texas

Killed Oct 8, 1983 · 43 years ago

Philip Boyce Good, a 29-year-old male, was tragically killed on October 8, 1983, in Sherman, Texas. He was one of four victims found in a metal building that served as a hangar for ultralight airplanes on Bob Tate's ranch, located about 5 miles northeast of…

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Robert Glenn Bob Tate

Male, age 50 · Sherman, Texas

Killed Oct 8, 1983 · 43 years ago

Robert Glenn "Bob" Tate, a 50-year-old white male, was found dead on October 8, 1983, in Sherman, Texas. Tate, along with three other victims, was discovered in a metal building that served as a hangar for ultralight airplanes on his ranch. The victims were…

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Ronald Howard Mayes

Male, age 37 · Sherman, Texas

Killed Oct 8, 1983 · 43 years ago

Ronald Howard Mayes, a 37-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, was tragically killed on October 8, 1983, in Sherman, Texas. Mayes, a former Sherman police officer, was one of four victims found in a metal building that served as a hangar for ultralight…

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Denise Bush

Female, age 23 · Tualatin, Oregon

Killed Oct 8, 1982 · 44 years ago

Denise Darcel Bush, a 23-year-old woman, disappeared on October 8, 1982, in SeaTac, Washington. She was last seen along Pacific Highway South, an area known at the time for sex work. Denise Bush, whose ethnicity is not definitively documented in available…

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Irving Plaisted

Male, age 78 · Albuquerque, New Mexico

Killed Oct 8, 1980 · 46 years ago

Irving Plaisted, 78, male, Caucasian, was passing through Albuquerque on October 8, 1980, when a simple request for directions set in motion a fatal encounter. On the outskirts of the city, after offering what seemed like help, a stranger turned on…

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