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Chester Joseph "Joe" Scowden, a 19-year-old male from Columbus, Ohio, was tragically killed on October 2, 1965. He was found dead at the Certified Oil Co. gas station on East Main Street in Columbus. Scowden, who was a one-time Golden Gloves champion, had been shot twice with a .25 caliber pistol – once in the heart and once in the back of the head. His wallet and $80 were missing, indicating that the incident might have been a robbery.
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Chester Joseph Joe Scowden
Male
White / Caucasian
Columbus
OH
1965-10-02
19
Chester
Joseph Joe Scowden
11/20/2025
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I’ve been piecing together some details about Joe Scowden's social circle to see if there are any ... ...Read More
12/18/2024
12/18/2024
Hey everyone,
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03/22/2024
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03/22/2024
