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

Maurice Porter

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jul 22, 2021

Victim Details

Maurice Porter

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2021-07-22

39

Maurice

Porter

07/10/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Maurice Porter, a 39-year-old man from Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost his life on July 22, 2021. He was fatally shot in the back of the head in the yard of an abandoned property on South Central Avenue in Franklinton. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m., and when the police arrived, they found Porter suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Despite their efforts, Porter was pronounced dead at the scene.

Following the incident, the Columbus Police Department launched an investigation ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Maurice Porter, 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 (11)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • echovita.com: Maurice Porter Obituary (1982 - 2021) | Columbus, Ohio
  • WSYX: Woman wanted for murder in deadly Franklinton shooting
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 9 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 (1)

    I've been closely following the tragic case of Maurice Porter, and the recent developments have me r... ...Read More
    10/16/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Maurice Porter

    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

    Lamont Randall death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Lamont Randall

    Death: Aug 27, 2006
    On August 27, 2006, Lamont Randall, a 33-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, was tragically shot an a ...Read More
    Gary Frantz death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Gary Frantz

    Death: Dec 20, 2024
    Gary Frantz, a 71-year-old man, was fatally shot on December 20, 2024, inside a Subway restaurant lo l ...Read More
    Chavin Roberts death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Chavin Roberts

    Death: Feb 08, 2008
    Chavin Roberts, a 20-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, was found dead on January 26, 2008. He die i ...Read More
    Craig Owen Calloway death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Craig Owen Calloway

    Death: Dec 13, 1990
    Craig Owen Calloway, a 27-year-old Black male from Columbus, Ohio, tragically died on February 13, 1 ...Read More
    William Applegate death by force case in Columbus, OH

    William Applegate

    Death: May 16, 2024
    William Applegate, a 29-year-old resident of Milford, Ohio, tragically lost his life on May 16, 2024 2 ...Read More
    William Henry Hill III death by force case in Columbus, OH

    William Henry Hill III

    Death: Aug 27, 2019
    William Henry Hill III, a 27-year-old Black male from Columbus, Ohio, tragically died on August 27, , ...Read More
    Thomas Swanson death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Thomas Swanson

    Death: Feb 12, 2022
    Thomas William Swanson, a 23-year-old Black male from Columbus, OH, tragically passed away on Februa u ...Read More