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Joel McLean

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jun 05, 2014

Victim Details

Joel I. McLean

Male

Columbus

OH

2014-06-05

51

Joel

McLean

07/11/2026

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Joel I. McLean, a 51-year-old male from Columbus, OH, passed away on June 5, 2014. The details surrounding his death indicate that he was a victim of a homicide. The investigation into his death revealed that Joel McLean was mistakenly identified as a drug dealer by the perpetrator, leading to a tragic confrontation. The suspect, Joel Miles, was later arrested and charged with the murder of Joel McLean. Joel Miles had a history of violent offenses, including a previous conviction for attempted m ...
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Police ID man found shot to death in Near East Side alley
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