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Summary based on 3 sources
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 murder.

The case went to trial, and Joel Miles was found guilty of the murder of Joel McLean. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The court proceedings highlighted the mistaken identity and the unfortunate series of events that led to Joel McLean's death. The investigation and subsequent legal actions brought some measure of justice for Joel McLean and his family.

Joel McLean's ethnicity was not explicitly mentioned in the sources, but the details of the case provide a clear picture of the tragic circumstances surrounding his death. The legal proceedings and the conviction of Joel Miles underscore the importance of accurate identification and the consequences of mistaken identity in criminal cases.