Rex A. Freeman, a 61-year-old man from Columbus, OH, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2014, at his home. He was known affectionately as "Baby Brother" to his sister, Linda Castle, and his 13 other siblings. Rex was born on January 5, 1953, to the late Horatio N. and Mildred D. Freeman. He was a retired employee of the Shoe Corp of America and was passionate about searching for hidden treasures with his metal detector.
Rex also enjoyed collecting sports cards, watching OSU football, and shooting pool.
On the day of his death, Rex was found with a gunshot wound to the head in his Griggs Village apartment. His sister discovered him, and it was determined that he had been shot through his screen door. The police investigation led to the arrest of 24-year-old Trevor Chaney from West Chester, OH, who was charged with murder. Chaney was taken into custody and held at the Franklin County Jail without bail. The motive behind the shooting remained unclear, and police did not provide additional details about the case.
The investigation into Rex A. Freeman's death highlighted the challenges faced by law enforcement in solving cases with limited evidence and unknown motives. Despite the tragic circumstances, Rex's family and friends remembered him for his love of music, sports, and his unique ability to name any song and the musician who sang it. His legacy lives on through his children, grandchildren, and great-grandson.
