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Sinzae D (Snowden) Reed

Case from Columbus, OH dated Oct 12, 2022

Victim Details

Sinzae D (Snowden) Reed

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2022-10-12

13

Sinzae

D (Snowden) Reed

07/13/2026

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Sinzae D Reed, a 13-year-old African American boy from Columbus, Ohio, tragically passed away on October 12, 2022. Sinzae, affectionately known as Zay, was born on August 17, 2009, to Megan Reed and Louis Snowden. He was a vibrant young boy who loved listening to music, playing video games, and spending time with his friends and family. Sinzae attended Columbus Kipp and had been doing online school.

The circumstances surrounding Sinzae's death were deeply troubling. He was a victim of a ...
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Krieg Butler arrested Sunday in Sinzae Reed case, no court date scheduled
  • 10tv.com: No murder charge against man who claimed self-defense in 13-year-old's shooting death
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