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Craig Simpson

Case from Lima, OH dated Oct 09, 2000

Victim Details

Craig Simpson

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Lima

OH

2000-10-09

2000-10-09

1954-02-08

46

Craig

Simpson

Black

Brown

6'03

220

06/27/2026


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On October 9, 2000, 46-year-old Craig Bryan Simpson was found shot to death inside his home located at 1500 South Main Street in Lima, Ohio. The incident took place at approximately 8:00 PM, and despite an immediate response from law enforcement, the perpetrator or perpetrators remain unknown. Simpson's death was ruled a homicide, and the Lima Police Department has continued to seek leads in the case. Simpson was described as being 6'3" tall, weighing 220 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. ...
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