Donald Vanhook

Death by Force
Case Description
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On April 6, 1997, 50-year-old Donald Vanhook was found with a fatal gunshot wound in the vicinity of 2066 Interity Drive in Columbus, Ohio. The Columbus Police Department responded to the scene and began an investigation, but the case remains unsolved to this day. Despite efforts from local law enforcement, no suspects have been identified, and the circumstances surrounding his death are still unclear.

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    Victim Details

    Donald Vanhook

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Columbus

    OH

    1997-04-06

    1997-04-06

    Donald

    Vanhook

    10/28/2024


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    Forum Posts (3)
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    09/30/2024
    Has anyone looked into the timeline of events leading up to Donald Vanhook's tragic death? It's alwa... ...Read More
    01/27/2024
    It's truly puzzling how Donald Vanhook's case has remained unsolved for this long. I recently stumbl... ...Read More
    08/09/2023
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