Ryan Routh
Suspected American assassin
Born
February 18th, 1966
59 years ago
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Born in 1966, involvement in criminal activities led to reputation as a suspected assassin. Associated with high-profile cases that garnered media attention. Legal issues placed Routh in the spotlight, leading to extensive coverage and discussion regarding the nature of his actions and their implications.
Associating with high-profile murder cases
Controversial media coverage of legal issues
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