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April Lester

Case from Columbus, OH dated Dec 24, 2008

Victim Details

April Lester

March 28, 2022

Female

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

2008-12-24

29

April

Lester

07/06/2026


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On December 24, 2008, April Lester, age 29, was tragically killed in Columbus, Ohio. April, originally from Dayton, was known as a loving mother and had children who now face the loss of their mother. The details surrounding her death are part of an ongoing investigation, with local authorities seeking information from the public to help solve the case.

The Columbus Division of Police encourages anyone who may have information related to April's death to come forward, as solving these c ...
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  • Couple found dead on the Hilltop - The Columbus Dispatch
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