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Desean Plair

Case from Cincinnati, OH dated Jan 06, 2018

Victim Details

Desean Plair

Male

Black / African American

Cincinnati

OH

2018-01-06

30

Desean

Plair

07/19/2026

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Desean Jamael Plair, a 30-year-old African American man from Cincinnati, OH, tragically lost his life on January 6, 2018. He was found shot inside a vehicle near Borden and Elmore streets in the South Cumminsville neighborhood. Despite immediate medical attention and transportation to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Plair succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.

The investigation into Plair's death led to the arrest of Michael Zanders, a 31-year-old man, who was charg ...
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  • Cincinnati.com: Man arrested in connection to fatal South Cumminsville shooting
  • WKRC: Police make an arrest in South Cumminsville murder
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