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Jeannot Mendy

Case from Columbus, OH dated Apr 24, 2017

Victim Details

Jeannot Mendy

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2017-04-24

32

Jeannot

Mendy

06/28/2026

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Jeannot Mendy, a 32-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on April 24, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. His death was the result of a violent robbery attempt by Trevor Sands, who shot Mendy in the back as he tried to defend himself with a knife. This incident occurred in Canal Winchester, and it was part of a series of violent crimes committed by Sands.

Following the murder of Jeannot Mendy, law enforcement authorities launched an extensive investigation. The inves ...
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: 911 caller tried to calm fatally wounded man
  • NBC4i.com: Shooting in southeast Columbus leaves one dead
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    Has anyone else been following the trial of Trevor Sands regarding the tragic death of Jeannot Mendy... ...Read More
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    I've been following the case of Jeannot Mendy, and it's really concerning just how much Trevor Sands... ...Read More
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