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Case Description
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Chanelle Smith, a one-year-old child, tragically died on October 10, 1989, in Columbus, Ohio. She passed away from internal injuries at her residence on Lilley Avenue, and her death was ruled a homicide. The Columbus Police Department handled the investigation, but as of now, the case remains unsolved.

Chanelle’s death is one of the many cold cases recorded in Ohio, and it continues to be listed in the Ohio Attorney General's unsolved homicide database. Authorities still encourage any ...Read More
Victim Details

Chanelle Smith

February 11, 2022

Female

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

1989-10-10

1989-10-10

Chanelle

Smith

11/16/2025


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