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Darrell Lance Abbott

Case from Columbus, OH dated Dec 08, 2004

Victim Details

Darrell Lance Abbott a.k.a. Dimebag Darrell

Male

Columbus

OH

2004-12-08

38

Darrell

Lance Abbott

07/01/2026

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Darrell Lance Abbott, better known as "Dimebag" Darrell, was a legendary heavy metal guitarist and a founding member of the influential band Pantera. On December 8, 2004, Abbott, aged 38, was performing with his new band Damageplan at the Alrosa Villa nightclub in Columbus, Ohio. Tragically, during the performance, a deranged fan named Nathan Gale, aged 25, rushed the stage and fatally shot Abbott multiple times in the head. Three other people, including Damageplan crew member Jeff "Mayhem" Thom ...
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  • Abbott, Darrell Lance [Dimebag Darrell]
  • The Columbus Dispatch: Alrosa Villa rampage a decade ago has left scars, bonds among 3 men
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