Case Description
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On August 20, 1988, 48-year-old Odell Barnett was killed in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred at 756 Pierce Drive #D in Franklin County. Barnett was found with a gunshot wound to his chest and was transported to Mt. Carmel Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The case has remained unsolved, and there has been little progress made in identifying any suspects or motives behind the crime.

The Columbus Police Department continues to classify Barnett's death as an unsolved homic ...Read More
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Victim Details

Odell Barnett

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

1988-08-20

1988-08-20

Odell

Barnett

10/29/2024


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Forum Posts (3)
Hello, I am currently in the process of writing a story on the murder of Odell Barnett and I am seek... ...Read More
06/20/2024
Does anyone have any updates on this case or has it gone cold?... ...Read More
12/11/2023
Has anyone heard of plans for a memorial for Odell? I think it would be a nice way to honor his memo... ...Read More
02/16/2023