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Van Darling

Case from Reynoldsburg, OH dated Apr 10, 2016

Victim Details

Van Darling

Male

Black / African American

Reynoldsburg

OH

2016-04-10

25

Van

Darling

07/10/2026

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Van Douglas Darling III, a 25-year-old African American male from Reynoldsburg, OH, tragically passed away on April 10, 2016. He was affectionately known as "Mini" to his family and "Diezel" to his friends. Van was a beloved son, father, and boyfriend, leaving behind a grieving family and community.

The circumstances surrounding Van's death were violent and sudden. He was found dead from gunshot wounds in his head and neck, alongside Janae Gresham, 23, in a vehicle on Postwoods Drive in R ...
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  • ThisWeek Community News: Preliminary hearing set in murder case
  • NBC4i.com: 2 dead, 1 injured in Reynoldsburg shooting
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