Carolyn Adams

Murdered
Case Description
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A woman if found strangled in Big Run Creek
Carolyn Adams, a 20-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, was tragically killed on July 16, 1986. Her body was discovered under a bridge, several miles away from where she was last seen alive. Carolyn's death occurred just days after her young daughter, Amanda Adams, had also been killed. Amanda was found after being kidnapped, and Carolyn's murder is believed to be connected to her daughter's tragic fate.

The case is listed as unsolved and is part of Ohio's cold case investigations. Des ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Carolyn Adams

    November 13, 2023

    Female

    Caucasian / White

    Columbus

    OH

    1986-07-16

    1986-07-16

    1965-08-16

    20

    Carolyn Adams

    Carolyn

    Adams

    victim

    Brown

    Blue

    5'03

    105lbs

    10/27/2024


    Area Body Found:
    Forum Posts (2)
    I am devastated to hear about the tragic death of Carolyn. She was a bright light in this world and ... ...Read More
    10/08/2024
    Does anyone know if Carolyn Adams' case is in the Namus database?... ...Read More
    10/09/2023
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