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Clay Boatman

Case from Eaton, OH dated Aug 03, 1990

Victim Details

Name

Clay Boatman

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Eaton

State

OH

Date Of Death

1990-08

Age At Death

32

First Name

Clay

Last Name

Boatman

Last Updated

07/26/2026

Case Description

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Clay Russell Boatman, a 32-year-old licensed practical nurse, tragically lost his life on August 14, 1990. His body was discovered near Eaton, Ohio, showing signs of strangulation. Boatman had disappeared after leaving his Richmond, Indiana apartment to visit ‘Our Place,' a local gay bar. His car was later found at the establishment, raising concerns about the circumstances surrounding his death.

Boatman was one of the victims linked to an unidentified serial killer known as the “I-70 ...

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Clay Russell Boatman - Newspapers.com™

I-70 Strangler - Wikipedia

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I've been following the case of Clay Russell Boatman and the I-70 Strangler for some time, and what ... ...Read More
01/28/2025

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