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James Michael Roth

Case from Columbus, OH dated Oct 31, 2019

Victim Details

James Michael Roth

Male

White / Caucasian

Columbus

OH

2019-10-31

61

James

Michael Roth

06/23/2026

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James Michael Roth, a 61-year-old male of Caucasian ethnicity, tragically passed away on October 31, 2019, in Columbus, OH. He was born on July 23, 1958, in Rochester, NY, and was a long-time resident of Columbus. Roth was an engineer with the Ohio Department of Transportation, where he worked for over 30 years. He was known for his passion for his work, love for his family, and his deep Christian faith.

The circumstances surrounding his death were shocking and unexpected. On Halloween ni ...
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    It's so hard to wrap my mind around what happened with the Roth family. I did some digging into Jame... ...Read More
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