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Rayshawn RaeLynn Thomas

Case from Columbus, OH dated Aug 10, 2016

Victim Details

Rayshawn RaeLynn Thomas

Female

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2016-08-10

28

Rayshawn

RaeLynn Thomas

07/08/2026

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Rayshawn RaeLynn Thomas, a 28-year-old transgender woman, tragically passed away on August 10, 2016, in Columbus, OH. She was known for her vibrant personality and was a beloved performer and fashionista within her community. RaeLynn's death was a result of a violent attack by her mother's ex-boyfriend, James Allen Byrd, who fatally shot her while she was watching television with her mother.

James Allen Byrd, aged 53, was indicted on two counts of murder with specifications and one count ...
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Man charged with murder in South Side shooting

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