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Cynthia Smith

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jan 24, 1993

Victim Details

Cynthia Smith

February 11, 2022

Female

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

1993-01-24

1993-01-24

Cynthia

Smith

07/09/2026


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Cynthia Smith, a 20-year-old Black female, tragically lost her life on January 24, 1993, in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred at 684 Oak St., where she was struck by a bullet when shots were fired. The circumstances surrounding her death remain unresolved, and her case is classified as an unsolved homicide.

The Columbus Police Department has been investigating the case, but there have been no confirmed arrests or identified suspects publicly disclosed. Authorities continue to seek inf ...
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