Frances Smith

Murdered
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On November 15, 2004, the body of 47-year-old Frances Smith was discovered behind a residence on Bryden Road in Columbus, Ohio. Smith, who was a Black woman, died as a result of strangulation. It was noted that she had been beaten and was found unclothed, indicating a particularly brutal attack. She had last been seen alive the previous night at approximately 10:30 PM. Despite investigations by the Columbus Police Department, no arrests were made, and her case remains unsolved. Authorities conti ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Frances Smith

    February 11, 2022

    Female

    African-American / Black

    Columbus

    OH

    2004-11-15

    2004-11-15

    Frances

    Smith

    10/28/2024


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