James Iii Willis

Murdered
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On November 18, 2017, James Willis III, aged 30, was fatally shot in Columbus, Ohio. The incident took place in the early morning hours. Authorities responded to reports of a shooting, and Willis was found dead at the scene. The case has remained unsolved since that day, and is part of a growing list of homicides in Columbus from 2017—a year which saw record numbers of violent deaths in the city.

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Victim Details

James Iii Willis

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

2017-11-18

30

James Iii

Willis

10/28/2024


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Is there a reward being offered for any information leading to the capture of James III's murderer?... ...Read More
05/13/2024
Has anyone been able to find James III's social media pages? I would love to follow and keep up with... ...Read More
02/09/2024
I am currently conducting research for a paper on the murder of James III Willis and I am seeking an... ...Read More
02/21/2023
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