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Wadell Bass

Case from Columbus, OH dated Oct 21, 1989

Victim Details

Wadell Bass

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

1989-10-21

1989-10-21

Wadell

Bass

06/29/2026

1


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On October 21, 1989, Wadell Bass, an 18-year-old male, was tragically killed in Columbus, Ohio. His body was found at 1170 Peters Avenue in Franklin County. The cause of death was a severe head injury, which led to his passing. Despite efforts by law enforcement to investigate, this case remains unsolved.

The Columbus Police Department, along with the Ohio Attorney General's Office, continues to investigate Wadell Bass's homicide as a cold case. This tragic death has remained without re ...
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