Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Janae Hairston death by force case profile photo

Janae Hairston

Case from Columbus, OH dated Dec 29, 2021

Victim Details

Janae Hairston

Female

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2021-12-29

16

Janae

Hairston

06/21/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Janae Hairston, a 16-year-old African American girl from Columbus, Ohio, tragically died on December 29, 2021. She was fatally shot by her father, who mistook her for an intruder breaking into their home. The incident occurred early in the morning when Janae accidentally triggered the security system while in the garage, leading her father to believe there was a burglar. In a panicked state, he shot her, thinking she was an intruder. Despite immediate medical attention, Janae was pronounced dead ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Janae Hairston, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (9)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • https://www.fox19.com: Ohio father fatally shoots daughter after mistaking her for intruder, police say
  • WSYX: 16-year-old dead after southeast Columbus shooting, police say
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 7 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    I've been following the case of Janae Hairston, and it just brings up so many emotions about home se... ...Read More
    11/30/2024
    I've been following Janae Hairston's case, and I'm struck by the impact her death had on her school ... ...Read More
    11/05/2024
    I'm new to the forum, and I came across the tragic story of Janae Hairston. It's just so devastating... ...Read More
    10/05/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Janae Hairston

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Columbus, Ohio

    Nancy Sells death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Nancy Sells

    Death: Nov 03, 1975
    Nancy Sells, aged 42, was found shot to death in her home in Columbus, Ohio, on November 3, 1975. Th T ...Read More
    Jeanice Galliher death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Jeanice Galliher

    Death: Nov 19, 2004
    Jeanice Galliher, a 45-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, was tragically killed on November 19, 20 2 ...Read More
    Donna Castleberry death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Donna Castleberry

    Death: Aug 23, 2018
    Donna Gail Castleberry, a 23-year-old woman from Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost her life on August t ...Read More
    Victor Paredes death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Victor Paredes

    Death: Dec 25, 2015
    Victor F. Mendez Paredes, a 21-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on December 25, 2015 1 ...Read More
    Kennedy Cowans death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Kennedy Cowans

    Death: Jun 05, 2023
    On June 5, 2023, at approximately 12:45 p.m., 20-year-old Kennedy Aurie-Dea Cowans was found with a a ...Read More
    Loren Bollenger death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Loren Bollenger

    Death: May 22, 1966
    On May 22, 1966, Loren Bollenger, a 40-year-old woman, was found dead from a gunshot wound in her of o ...Read More
    Patria Lipson death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Patria Lipson

    Death: Aug 13, 2015
    Patria Lipson, a 35-year-old woman of African American ethnicity, tragically lost her life on August s ...Read More