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Jon James

Case from Columbus, OH dated Apr 10, 1996

Victim Details

Jon James

February 11, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Columbus

OH

1996-04-10

1996-04-10

Jon

James

07/13/2026


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Jon James, a 29-year-old male, was the victim of a homicide that took place on April 10, 1996, in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred at 1333 Lockbourne Road in Franklin County, where Jon suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the chest. The Columbus Police Department responded to the scene, but despite ongoing investigations, the case remains unsolved to this day.

The authorities have classified Jon James's death as an unsolved homicide, and they continue to seek information from the publ ...
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