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Julius Melhado

Case from Columbus, OH dated Oct 06, 1996

Victim Details

Julius Melhado

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

1996-10-06

1996-10-06

Julius

Melhado

07/20/2026


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Julius Melhado, a 27-year-old male, was the victim of a homicide that took place on October 6, 1996, in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred at 360 N. Garfield Avenue, where Melhado suffered a fatal gunshot wound. Emergency responders arrived on the scene, but Melhado succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Despite the initial investigation efforts, the case remains unsolved, with no significant leads that have been made public.

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