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Rayshawn Smith

Case from Columbus, OH dated Mar 02, 2001

Victim Details

Rayshawn Smith

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

2001-03-02

2001-03-02

Rayshawn

Smith

07/07/2026


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On March 2, 2001, Rayshawn Smith, a 31-year-old man, was found dead in Columbus, Ohio. His body was discovered in Franklin County, and the case was registered under number 1649. Rayshawn's death is classified as a homicide, and it remains one of the many cold cases being investigated by the Columbus Division of Police.

Despite efforts by local law enforcement, the investigation into Rayshawn's death has not led to any viable suspects, and the case remains unsolved. Authorities are seeki ...
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