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Loren E. Bollinger

Case from Columbus, OH dated May 23, 1966

Victim Details

Loren E. Bollinger

Male

White / Caucasian

Columbus

OH

1966-05-23

40

Loren

E. Bollinger

07/03/2026

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Loren E. Bollinger, a 40-year-old white male, was tragically found dead on May 23, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio. He was a rocket scientist at Ohio State University and was shot outside his office in downtown Columbus. The incident occurred on May 22, 1966, and Bollinger succumbed to his injuries the following day. Five bullets were extracted from his body, including one that pierced his brain.

The case remains unsolved to this day, and no arrests or suspects have been identified. Despite exten ...
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  • Columbus murders - Wikipedia
  • COLUMBUS POLICE HUNT KILLER OF 3; Press Search in Death of Rocket Expert and Others (Published 1966)
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    It’s so troubling and sad to think about Loren E. Bollinger, a brilliant mind with so much to offe... ...Read More
    01/26/2025
    It's really unsettling to think about Loren E. Bollinger's unsolved murder lingering in the shadows ... ...Read More
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    I've been researching the unsolved cases from Columbus in the late '60s, and Loren E... ...Read More
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