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James Davis

Death by Force
Case Description
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James Davis, a 24-year-old male from Columbus, OH, tragically died on August 14, 2018. The circumstances surrounding his death were investigated as a murder. According to reports, Davis was killed during what appeared to be a robbery attempt. The investigation revealed that Davis was shot by an accomplice, Ashley Baldwin, who was 20 years old at the time. Baldwin, along with Shannon Tackett, a 34-year-old man, was arrested and charged with aggravated murder and robbery.

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    Victim Details

    James Davis

    Male

    Black / African American

    Columbus

    OH

    2018-08-14

    24

    James

    Davis

    11/18/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I can't stop thinking about how the handling of the initial information in James Davis's case could ... ...Read More
    08/03/2024
    I just can't stop thinking about the inconsistent stories Baldwin told during the investigation. Cla... ...Read More
    01/06/2024
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