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Ricky J Beard Unsolved homicide
- Case number: 1283
- Incident location: In the 2800 block of Riverview Road
Akron,
Ohio
- Summit County
- Incident date: 8/24/1979 - 5/29/1985 (Approximate)
- Homicide date: Unknown
- Gender: Male
- Race/Ethnicity: White
- Law enforcement agency: Akron Police Department
Details
Nineteen year old Ricky Beard and his girlfriend, Mary Leonard were reported missing on 08/24/79 after they were out on a date. The vehicle they were in was found in the 600 block of West Portage Trail on 08/25/79 with bullet holes. On 05/29/85 in the 2800 block of Riverview Road, the remains of Ricky & Mary were found in a field by a construction worker.
Contact
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