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Darrin Mitchell

Case from Columbus, OH dated Dec 17, 2016

Victim Details

Darrin F. Mitchell

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2016-12-17

35

Darrin

Mitchell

07/08/2026

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Darrin F. Mitchell, a 35-year-old African American male from Columbus, Ohio, tragically passed away on December 17, 2016. Known affectionately as "Bird" to his friends, Darrin was a former student at Mifflin High School and an avid sports fan and video gamer. He was especially proud of his three sons, Taleal, Davion, and Darrin Jr.

On the night of his death, Darrin was found unresponsive inside his residence at 1561 Duxberry Avenue by Columbus Police officers who were called to the scene ...
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: South Linden slaying is city’s 99th this year
  • Man dies after returning home with gunshot wound | 10tv.com
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    It’s tough to see this case still unresolved after all these years. I recently came across some ol... ...Read More
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