Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Jesse Cervantez death by force case profile photo

Jesse Cervantez

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jul 15, 2015

Victim Details

Jesse Cervantez III

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Columbus

OH

2015-07-15

16

Jesse

Cervantez

06/27/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Jesse Cervantez III, a 16-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on July 15, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. He was shot in front of his home on the South Side, near the corner of Reeb Avenue and S. 6th Street. Jesse was found shot on the sidewalk and died shortly after at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center. The incident occurred around 3 p.m., and witnesses reported hearing about five gunshots.

Following Jesse's death, Columbus police arrested Dustin W. Parsley, a 22-year-old resident of ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Jesse Cervantez, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (7)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • The Columbus Dispatch: Teen boy killed in South Side shooting; two charged with murder
  • Jesse Cervantez III, age 16 - National Gun Violence Memorial
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 5 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Hey everyone,
    I've been thinking a lot about the emotional impact on Jesse's family, especially h... ...Read More
    03/10/2024
    Hi everyone,
    I've been following Jesse Cervantez's case and was particularly touched by the role ... ...Read More
    06/07/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Jesse Cervantez

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Columbus, Ohio

    Patrick Charles Bickham death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Patrick Charles Bickham

    Death: Mar 14, 2018
    Patrick Charles Bickham, a 27-year-old male, tragically died on March 14, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. T ...Read More
    Brian Sutfield death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Brian Sutfield

    Death: Feb 04, 1989
    Brian Sutfield, a 31-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, was tragically killed on February 4, 1989. 9 ...Read More
    Jarrell Martavious Russell death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Jarrell Martavious Russell

    Death: Jun 10, 2023
    On June 10, 2023, 16-year-old Jarrell "Buddy" Martavious Russell was fatally shot in an alley on Nor o ...Read More
    Emmanuel Bryant death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Emmanuel Bryant

    Death: Jun 04, 2021
    Emmanuel Lee Bryant, a 41-year-old Black male from Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost his life on June e ...Read More
    Tyrone Brandy death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Tyrone Brandy

    Death: Jun 06, 2014
    On June 5, 2014, tragedy struck the city of Columbus, Ohio, when 29-year-old Tyrone Brandy, a Black k ...Read More
    Laquam Gratsy death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Laquam Gratsy

    Death: Jan 30, 2017
    Laquam J. Gratsy, a 23-year-old male from Columbus, OH, tragically lost his life on January 30, 2017 1 ...Read More
    Shannon Toler death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Shannon Toler

    Death: Mar 31, 2016
    Shannon T. Toler, a 33-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically died on March 31, 201 0 ...Read More