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Lazaro Comesana

Male, age 27 · Miami, Florida

Killed Sep 17, 1994 · 32 years ago

Lazaro Comesana, a 27-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on September 17, 1994, in Miami, Florida. He was the first known victim of Rory Conde, a serial killer infamously dubbed the 'Tamiami Strangler.' Lazaro Comesana's death marked the…

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William E. Thomas

Male, age 69 · Clinton, Indiana

Killed Sep 17, 1994 · 32 years ago

In the early morning hours, a quiet street in Clinton was shattered by a violent domestic assault. Inside a home on Tulane Drive, a son, William Bradford Thomas, was attacking his parents. The altercation turned fatal, leaving his 63-year-old father, Shelton…

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Frank Baldino

Male, age 46 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Killed Sep 17, 1993 · 33 years ago

Frank “Frankie Bronze” Baldino, a 46-year-old Caucasian male, was killed on September 17, 1993, in South Philadelphia, in the middle of a violent struggle for control of the Philadelphia crime family. He was described in contemporary accounts as a South…

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Mark Jeffrey Phebus

Male, age 23 · Magnolia, Texas

Killed Sep 17, 1990 · 36 years ago

Trooper Mark Jeffrey Phebus, aged 23, was shot and killed on September 17, 1990, near Magnolia, Texas. He was off-duty and returning home after a weekend out of town when he encountered what he believed to be a vehicle crash. Trooper Phebus identified himself…

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Walter Graham

Male, age 65 · Springfield Township, Ohio

Killed Sep 17, 1989 · 37 years ago

On September 17, 1989, the body of Walter Graham, a 65-year-old male, was discovered in the Mad River west of the city of Springfield, Ohio. His body was found by two canoers, lodged among tree limbs in the river. An autopsy later determined that Graham had…

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Catherine Peacock

Female, age 73 · Danby, Vermont

Killed Sep 17, 1989 · 37 years ago

In the quiet town of Danby, Vermont, a grim discovery shattered the community's sense of peace in September 1989. Catherine Peacock, a 73-year-old Caucasian female, and her husband, George, were found brutally murdered in their home on U.S. Route 7. A…

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Dean James

Male, age 34 · Keams-canyon, Arizona

Killed Sep 17, 1988 · 38 years ago

In the vast expanse of the Hopi Indian Reservation in Arizona, a dedicated officer's life was tragically cut short on a Saturday in September. Dean Martin James, a 34-year-old male Police Officer with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, was on his way to work on…

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Darcie Frackenpohl

Female, age 17 · Sacramento, California

Killed Sep 17, 1987 · 39 years ago

Darcie Frackenpohl, a 17-year-old Caucasian female, was murdered on September 17, 1987. Originally from Seattle, Washington, she had run away from home and was living in Sacramento, California at the time of her death. Her body was discovered in South Lake…

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Michael Kelley

Male · Columbus, Ohio

Killed Sep 17, 1985 · 41 years ago

On September 17, 1985, Michael Kelley, aged 26, was tragically shot and killed in Columbus, Ohio. The incident took place in front of 2167 Mock Road while Michael was sitting in a car with his girlfriend. An unknown assailant approached and fired shots…

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Daniel Smith

Male, age 27 · East Orange, New Jersey

Killed Sep 17, 1984 · 42 years ago

On the evening of September 17, 1984, Daniel J. Smith, a 27-year-old male patrolman with the Essex County Police Department, was on duty in East Orange, New Jersey. A third-generation police officer, Smith had a lineage of law enforcement service with his…

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Peter Glaser

Male, age 40 · Lakewood, Colorado

Killed Sep 17, 1982 · 44 years ago

Peter Glaser - Colorado Cold Case Files - Case Detail Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Colorado Bureau of Investigation. COLD CASE FILES. Case Detail. Case photo 1 for Peter Glaser. Prev Next. Peter Glaser. Case Details. Case Type: Homicide. Height: Unknown.…

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Johnny Keys Simone

Male, age 69 · New-york, New York

Killed Sep 17, 1980 · 46 years ago

Johnny “Keys” Simone was a 69-year-old White man whose life ended in New York City on September 17, 1980, a date that later appears as the marker for when he was lost to gun violence. In the months before his death, his name surfaced in the shadow of a…

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George Zicarelli

Male, age 52 · Cleveland, Ohio

Killed Sep 17, 1979 · 47 years ago

Detective George Zicarelli, aged 52, was a dedicated officer with the Cleveland Division of Police. On September 17, 1979, while on an extradition assignment in New York City, Detective Zicarelli was tragically shot and killed. He and two other officers from…

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Juan Leo Ortiz

Male, age 33 · Rociada, New Mexico

Killed Sep 17, 1978 · 48 years ago

Deputy Juan Leo Ortiz, a 33-year-old law enforcement officer, met his tragic end on September 17, 1978, in a act of retaliation for an earlier incident. Ortiz was working on his ranch in Rociada, New Mexico, near Maestas Canyon, when he was fatally shot. The…

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Robert Taylor

Male, age 45 · Union-parish, Louisiana

Killed Sep 17, 1978 · 48 years ago

In the quiet of a late September evening in 1978, the rural tranquility of Union Parish, Louisiana, was shattered by a fatal act of violence that claimed the life of one of its own. Deputy Sheriff Robert V. 'Piddle' Taylor, a 45-year-old, six-year veteran of…

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Anthony Storms

Male, age 62 · Dundalk, Maryland

Killed Sep 17, 2026 · this year

In the quiet community of Dundalk, Maryland, the afternoon of Thursday, September 17, 2026, was shattered by an act of violence that claimed the life of 62-year-old Anthony Storms. Known affectionately as "Tony" to his friends, Storms was a familiar and…

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Ashley Nance-Karl

Female, age 38 · Troy, Texas

Killed Sep 17, 2026 · this year

In the small town of Troy, Texas, the morning of September 17, 2026, was shattered by a tragedy that would leave a lasting scar on the community. Ashley Nance-Karl, a 38-year-old woman, was found deceased in her residence on Tower Street. Troy police officers…

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Omer Mohammed Ahmadi

Male, age 42 · Atlanta, Georgia

Killed Sep 17, 2026 · this year

In a quiet DeKalb County neighborhood, a dispute tragically escalated to violence on the night of September 17, 2026, claiming the life of 42-year-old Omer Mohammed Ahmadi. Police were called to the 1800 block of Fisher Trail near Briarcliff and Clairmont…

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Victor Meraz Montes

Male, age 26 · Phoenix, Arizona

Killed Sep 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

In the late hours of a Sunday evening in Phoenix, Arizona, tragedy struck a 26-year-old man named Victor Meraz Montes. On September 17, 2023, at approximately 11 p.m., the sound of gunfire echoed through an apartment complex near 31st Street and Bell Road…

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Zackary Voshall New

Male, age 33 · Winston-salem, North Carolina

Killed Sep 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

On September 17, 2023, 33-year-old Zackary Voshall New was reported missing from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The initial investigation by the Winston-Salem Police Department suggested that his disappearance was not voluntary, indicating potential foul…

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Mark Burnham

Male, age 61 · Newport, Tennessee

Killed Sep 17, 2023 · 3 years ago

In the quiet mountains of eastern Tennessee, a recent transplant seeking a peaceful retirement found his life tragically cut short. Mark G. Burnham, a 61-year-old male, had moved to Newport, Tennessee, in 2023, hoping to enjoy the serenity of the mountains…

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Luis Herrera

Male, age 19 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Sep 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

Luis Herrera, a 19-year-old resident of Los Angeles, California, tragically lost his life on September 17, 2022, in an officer-involved shooting. The incident occurred at the Herrera family residence in Los Angeles, following two calls for service made by…

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Michael John Bruno

Male, age 74 · Youngstown, Ohio

Killed Sep 17, 2022 · 4 years ago

Michael John Bruno, a 74-year-old man from Youngstown, OH, passed away on September 17, 2022. He was born on May 22, 1948, and served his country in the United States Air Force. Michael was a beloved husband to Patricia "Patty" Bruno and a brother to Judith…

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Thomas Tre Guido

Male, age 35 · Verona, Mississippi

Killed Sep 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

A violent altercation on a Thursday evening in Verona, Mississippi, on September 17, 2020, resulted in the death of 35-year-old Thomas Tre Guido. The fatal encounter also claimed the life of an innocent bystander, 58-year-old Harvey Lee Russell Jr. Law…

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Enrique Becerra

Male, age 67 · Newman, California

Killed Sep 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

Enrique Becerra, a 67-year-old resident of Newman, California, was tragically killed on September 17, 2020. The incident occurred early in the morning when Becerra was leaving his home on T Street to go to work. He was shot multiple times, with one fatal shot…

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William Romero

Male, age 38 · Los-angeles, California

Killed Sep 17, 2020 · 6 years ago

William Al Romero, a 38-year-old resident of Los Angeles, California, tragically lost his life on September 17, 2020. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records, Romero was fatally shot near Main and 53rd streets in the South Park…

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Fernando Rodriguez

Male, age 46 · Long-beach, California

Killed Sep 17, 2018 · 8 years ago

Fernando Rodriguez, a 46-year-old resident of Long Beach, California, tragically lost his life following a violent altercation on September 17, 2018. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning on the 1400 block of Long Beach Boulevard. Rodriguez…

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Fidel Andrade Martinez

Male, age 70 · Moultrie, Georgia

Killed Sep 17, 2018 · 8 years ago

In the small town of Moultrie, Georgia, the life of 70-year-old Fidel Andrade Martinez came to an end on Monday, September 17, 2018. A death notice confirmed his passing but noted that no formal funeral services were planned, leaving a quiet void in the…

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Bryan Tinsley

Male, age 46 · Tulsa, Oklahoma

Killed Sep 17, 2017 · 9 years ago

In the autumn of 2017, the life of 46-year-old Bryan Tinsley, a male resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was tragically cut short. On the afternoon of September 17th, in a residential area of north Tulsa, Tinsley was fatally wounded in a shooting near East 42nd…

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Nacrissa L. Ulmer

Female, age 38 · Hawthorne, California

Killed Sep 17, 2017 · 9 years ago

Nacrissa L. Ulmer was 38 years old when she died on Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Hawthorne. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, she died after sustaining blunt force trauma at 13414 Roselle Ave. Her death was ruled a homicide, and…

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William Goodman

Male, age 84 · Reno, Nevada

Killed Sep 17, 2015 · 11 years ago

William Goodman, 84, male, was found dead from gunshot wounds in a residence on the 1500 block of Sky Valley Drive in northwest Reno on the evening of September 17, 2015. Officers were dispatched at about 8:20 p.m. after a report of a possible body; inside…

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Jonathan Murriel Black

Male, age 29 · Piedmont, South Carolina

Killed Sep 17, 2015 · 11 years ago

In the late summer of 2015, the life of Jonathan Murriel Black, a 29-year-old male from Piedmont, South Carolina, was tragically cut short. On the evening of Thursday, September 17, 2015, an altercation at a local establishment escalated to a fatal…

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Clayton Smith

Male, age 22 · Fairburn, Georgia

Killed Sep 17, 2015 · 11 years ago

Clayton Smith, a 22-year-old man, was killed on September 17, 2015, in the parking lot of a Hardee’s on Senoia Road in Fairburn, where what began as a marijuana sale turned into a robbery and then a gunfight. According to police and later court findings…

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Vincent Thomas Param

age 27 · Paramount, California

Killed Sep 17, 2012 · 14 years ago

Vincent Thomas Param, a 27-year-old resident of Paramount, California, tragically lost his life on September 17, 2012. Born on March 28, 1985, in Los Angeles, California, Vincent was a young man with his whole life ahead of him. On that fateful day, he was…

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Tammy Pickett

Female, age 20 · Newton-grove, North Carolina

Killed Sep 17, 2009 · 17 years ago

Tammy Pickett, a 20-year-old woman from Clinton, North Carolina, tragically lost her life on September 17, 2009, in what authorities have described as a murder-suicide. Tammy Pickett and Daniel Bradley Drayton, a 22-year-old man, were found dead inside a car…

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Victor Alfonso Dominguez

Male, age 25 · Los Angeles, California

Killed Sep 17, 2009 · 17 years ago

Victor Alfonso Dominguez was 25 years old when he died on Thursday, September 17, 2009, in the Harvard Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, he died after sustaining blunt force trauma at 1652 S.…

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Dockim Alexander

Male, age 26 · Henrico, Virginia

Killed Sep 17, 2007 · 19 years ago

In the late summer of 2007, the life of 26-year-old Dockim Rashauna Alexander was tragically cut short in Henrico, Virginia. On the evening of September 17th, Henrico Police were called to the vicinity of Windomere Avenue after reports of a shooting.…

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Charles Lawrence Brown

Male, age 53 · Los Angeles, California

Killed Sep 17, 2007 · 19 years ago

Charles Lawrence Brown, known to his friends as Charlie, was 53 years old when he died on Monday, September 17, 2007, at a convalescent home, almost exactly a year after he was attacked in North Hollywood. According to the Los Angeles County Medical…

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Danny Lloyd Archie

Male, age 46 · Los Angeles, California

Killed Sep 17, 2002 · 24 years ago

Danny Lloyd Archie was 46 years old when he died on Tuesday, September 17, 2002, in the Green Meadows neighborhood of South Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, he died of stab wounds at 441 E. 97th St. His death was…

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Dameon Bo-Jo Shaw

Male, age 20 · East-cleveland, Ohio

Killed Sep 17, 1999 · 27 years ago

On September 17, 1999, 20-year-old Dameon "Bo-Jo" Shaw, a Black male from East Cleveland, Ohio, was found lying near the sidewalk at 1303-05 East 133rd Street. He had sustained a gunshot wound to the head. The incident was reported to the East Cleveland…

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Garland Taylor

Male, age 24 · Suffolk, Virginia

Killed Sep 17, 1994 · 32 years ago

In the late summer of 1994, the discovery of a young man's body in a Suffolk, Virginia ditch marked another chapter in a string of terrifying serial killings that had cast a shadow over the Hampton Roads area. The victim was identified as Garland L. Taylor…

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John A. Mcclain

Male, age 38 · Colusa, California

Killed Sep 17, 1870 · 156 years ago

John A. McClain, a 38-year-old deputy with the Colusa County Sheriff's Department, tragically lost his life on September 17, 1870, while performing his duties. On that fateful day, Deputy McClain was tasked with serving a writ of restitution to evict…

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