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Tamara Lynette Dodson, a 15-year-old African American girl from Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost her life on August 25, 2018. Known affectionately as "Rudy" to her friends and family, Tamara was a talented dancer and a passionate eighth grader at Champion Middle School. She was described as fearless and full of energy, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who knew her.

Tamara was shot and killed while hanging out with a group of teens at an abandoned house on East Rich Street in east Colum ...Read More
Victim Details

Tamara Lynette Dodson

Female

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2018-08-25

15

Tamara

Dodson

12/14/2025