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Alfred Sayles

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jul 15, 1997

Victim Details

Alfred Sayles

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

1997-07-15

1997-07-15

Alfred

Sayles

06/22/2026


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On July 15, 1997, 47-year-old Alfred Sayles was found fatally wounded in front of 1060 Stanley Avenue in Columbus, Ohio. Sayles had suffered multiple stab wounds, leading to his untimely death. Despite initial investigative efforts, this homicide remains unsolved, and the details surrounding the attack are still unclear. The Columbus Police Department has kept the case open, and they continue to seek information that might lead to a resolution.

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