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Paul Beatty Jr.

Case from Columbus, OH dated Nov 06, 2008

Victim Details

Paul Beatty Jr.

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

2008-11-06

2008-11-06

Paul

Beatty Jr.

07/03/2026


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Paul Beatty Jr. was a 22-year-old man whose life was tragically cut short in a homicide on November 6, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred in front of 543 S. Champion Avenue in the city. Beatty Jr. was found with a gunshot wound, and his death has remained an unsolved case ever since. Authorities, including the Columbus Police Department, have continued to appeal to the public for any information that could lead to solving the case.

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