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Ryon Petty

Case from Columbus, OH dated Apr 07, 2003

Victim Details

Ryon Petty

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

2003-04-07

2003-04-07

Ryon

Petty

07/09/2026


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On April 7, 2003, Ryon Petty was fatally shot in Columbus, Ohio. The incident took place in Franklin County, and his case remains unsolved to this day. Ryon Petty’s homicide has been included in the Ohio Attorney General's database of cold cases, highlighting the need for public assistance in solving this tragic crime. The Columbus Police Department has been working to gather more information, but the case still lacks viable leads.

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    Does anyone else find it concerning how many unsolved cases remain from 2003 in Columbus? It’s bee... ...Read More
    05/20/2023
    Hey everyone. I've been following some of these cold cases in Columbus, and the unsolved murder of R... ...Read More
    03/12/2023
    I wanted to bring up something I've been thinking about regarding Ryon Petty's unsolved case. Has an... ...Read More
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