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Michael Sowards

Death by Force
Case Description
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On December 26, 1998, Michael Sowards, a 27-year-old male, was shot and killed outside his home in Columbus, Ohio. The incident took place at 1122 Mt. Vernon Avenue, and Michael suffered a gunshot wound to the chest. He succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter. The shooting occurred under circumstances that remain unclear, and despite investigations, no suspects have been publicly identified.

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    • Victim Details

    Michael Sowards

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Columbus

    OH

    1998-12-26

    1998-12-26

    Michael

    Sowards

    11/24/2025


    Area Body Found:
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    I was thinking about how often these cases go unsolved for years, and the tragic murder of Michael S... ...Read More
    12/06/2024
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    01/03/2023
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