Jesse Lanier

Murdered

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Jesse Lanier, aged 31, was tragically shot and killed on August 19, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio. The circumstances surrounding Lanier's death were linked to an altercation that escalated into a violent confrontation. Evidence presented during the trial indicated that Lanier had been shot multiple times, including twice in the chest. After being shot, Lanier was able to make statements implicating Rodney Conley as the shooter before he eventually succumbed to his injuries. These statements were later ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Jesse Lanier

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Columbus

    OH

    2008-08-19

    31

    Jesse

    Lanier

    Yes

    10/28/2024

    1


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    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone have any links to podcasts discussing the Jesse Lanier murder case? I am interested in l... ...Read More
    06/22/2024
    I am wondering if anyone knows of any YouTube videos discussing the murder of Jesse Lanier. I am int... ...Read More
    01/19/2023
    Has anyone heard if there was a candlelight vigil held for Jesse recently? I think it would be a bea... ...Read More
    01/04/2023