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James Allen

Case from Streetsboro, OH dated Nov 20, 1981

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Victim Details

Name

James Allen

Case Added

February 11, 2022

Gender

Male

Race

Caucasian / White

City

Streetsboro

State

Ohio

Date Found

Nov 20, 1981

Date Of Death

Nov 20, 1981

Date Of Birth

Oct 21, 1937

Age At Death

Hair Color

Brown

Eye Color

Hazel

Height

5'06

Weight

165

Last Updated

Jul 31, 2026

Area Body Found:

Case Description

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Summary based on 2 sources

On November 20, 1981, James Allen, a 44-year-old clerk at Portage News, an adult bookstore in Streetsboro, Ohio, was brutally beaten and stabbed to death. The incident occurred at 9291 State Route 14. The attacker stole money from the cash register and coins from the video machines. Additionally, James Allen's car was taken from the scene but was later found abandoned about a mile away. Despite these clues, the motive remains unclear, and the case has remained unsolved.

Authorities continue to seek public assistance to solve this case, urging anyone with information to contact the Streetsboro Police Department or the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.