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Lidia Mejia-Diaz

Case from Columbus, OH dated Sep 12, 2004

Victim Details

Lidia Mejia-Diaz

February 11, 2022

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Columbus

OH

2004-09-12

2004-09-12

1980-03-27

24

Lidia

Mejia-Diaz

06/24/2026


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On September 12, 2004, Lidia Mejia-Diaz, a 24-year-old woman, was killed in a tragic fire at the Lynwood Lane Apartments in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred at 600 Lynwood Lane, where a fire broke out in the early morning hours, and many residents were awakened by the sounds of people yelling and pounding on doors to warn their neighbors. Unfortunately, the fire resulted in ten fatalities, including Lidia Mejia-Diaz. After an investigation, authorities determined that the fire was deliberat ...
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