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Thomas Daines

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jun 24, 1988

Victim Details

Thomas Daines

February 11, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Columbus

OH

1988-06-24

Thomas

Daines

07/05/2026


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On June 24, 1988, Thomas Daines was found dead in Columbus, Ohio, at a location behind 80 Main Street. Daines, a 33-year-old man, had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head. The exact circumstances surrounding his death have remained unclear, with the case categorized as unsolved since the time of the incident. Authorities have indicated that the date of the homicide is approximately listed between June 24 and June 25, 1988, suggesting some uncertainty around the exact timing of the event. ...
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  • Thomas Daines Unsolved homicide - Ohio Attorney General
  • Thomas R. Daines (1954-1988) - Find a Grave Memorial
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