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Ricky Darthard

Case from Columbus, OH dated Aug 18, 2017

Victim Details

Ricky Darthard

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2017-08-18

16

Ricky

Darthard

06/30/2026

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Ricky Armon Darthard Jr., a 16-year-old African American male from Columbus, OH, tragically lost his life on August 18, 2017. Ricky was a loving and talented teenager who was well-loved by his family and friends. His death was a result of a fatal shooting, and his body was discovered behind a vacant house in the 900 block of East 15th Avenue on August 19, 2017.

The investigation into Ricky's death led to the arrest of Demarius M. Rudasill, a 23-year-old man from the South Side of Columbus ...
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  • NBC4i.com: Suspect in Columbus teen’s murder arrested in Youngstown
  • Man convicted of murder of teen - The Columbus Dispatch
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