Tamara Dodson

Death by Force

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

The Columbus Dispatch: Teen charged with murder in shooting of girl in vacant house

Police: 15-year-old shot and killed in east Columbus; juvenile in custody

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