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Deborah Butler

Death by Force
Case Description
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Deborah Butler, a 50-year-old woman from Columbus, OH, tragically lost her life on August 21, 2021. The incident occurred at her residence on Winterberry Drive, where she was fatally shot by her 56-year-old husband, Anthony Butler. According to police reports, the incident began as a domestic dispute between the couple. Anthony Butler shot Deborah during the altercation and subsequently turned the gun on himself. Both were pronounced dead at the scene by Columbus EMS.

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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Five dead in Saturday violence across Columbus, others injured in string of shootings
  • 10tv.com: Police identify man, woman in suspected murder-suicide near Galloway
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    Victim Details

    Deborah Butler

    Female

    Columbus

    OH

    2021-08-21

    50

    Deborah

    Butler

    11/22/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else been struck by how this tragic event represents a larger issue? The fact that Debora... ...Read More
    10/08/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about Deborah Butler's siblings and how difficult this time must be for the... ...Read More
    07/31/2024
    It truly pains me to think about what Deborah Butler must have gone through in the moments leading u... ...Read More
    11/27/2023
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