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Darby Russell

Death by Force
Case Description
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On January 17, 2025, authorities in Lancaster, Ohio, responded to a fatal shooting at a residence located in the 3000 block of Schopp Road. Upon arrival, Fairfield County Sheriff's deputies discovered the body of Darby Russell, a 51-year-old individual from Lancaster, deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. The incident immediately prompted an investigation by the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau.

Law enforcement officials quickly identified a suspect in the case. Kimbe ...Read More
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  • Scioto Post: Fairfield County Sheriff's Office Investigates Alleged Aggravated Murder in Lancaster - Scioto Post
  • WTTE: Woman faces aggravated murder charge in Lancaster fatal shooting
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    Victim Details

    Darby Russell

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Lancaster

    OH

    2025-01-17

    51

    Darby

    Russell

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (1)
    I’ve been thinking about how this must be affecting Darby Russell’s neighbors on Schopp Road. Li... ...Read More
    04/12/2025
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