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Nathan Bray

Death by Force
Case Description
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Nathan Anthony "Nate" Bray, a 23-year-old male from Circleville, Ohio, tragically lost his life on December 8, 2004, in Columbus, Ohio. Bray was an avid sports player and fan, particularly passionate about basketball, and had a vast sports card collection. He also enjoyed golf, motorcycling, and heavy metal music.

Bray's death occurred during a heavy metal concert by the band Damageplan at the Alrosa Villa nightclub in Columbus. The concert was marred by a tragic shooting rampage carried ...Read More
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Alrosa Villa rampage a decade ago has left scars, bonds among 3 men
  • Columbus nightclub shooting - Wikipedia
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    Victim Details

    Nathan Anthony “Nate” Bray

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Columbus

    OH

    2004-12-08

    23

    Nathan

    Bray

    12/01/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I can't stop thinking about Nate Bray's bravery during that tragic night. It's incredibly inspiring,... ...Read More
    10/04/2024
    Was anyone else touched by how kind and brave Nate Bray seemed to be? I recently heard about the tra... ...Read More
    07/13/2024
    I’ve been following Nate Bray’s story since I first heard about the tragic night at Alrosa Villa... ...Read More
    06/06/2024
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