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Robert McGowan III

Case from Columbus, OH dated Sep 26, 2015

Victim Details

Robert L. McGowan III

Female

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2015-09-26

24

Robert

McGowan III

06/25/2026

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Robert L. McGowan III, a 24-year-old African American male from Columbus, OH, tragically died on September 26, 2015. He was a graduate of Northland High School and worked in construction and landscaping. Robert was also an entertainer and a member of the group Paper Chasing Gorillas . He is remembered fondly by his family, including his daughter, girlfriend, and numerous other relatives and friends.

The circumstances surrounding Robert's death involved Ra'Shaan K. Carter Johnson, who was ...
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