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Jerry Norton

Case from Columbus, OH dated Dec 12, 1982

Victim Details

Jerry Norton

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

1982-12-12

1982-12-12

Jerry

Norton

07/05/2026


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Jerry Norton, aged 26, was tragically killed on December 12, 1982, in Columbus, Ohio. The incident took place in front of 175 North 21st Street in Franklin County. Norton suffered a gunshot wound to his lower back and was rushed to St. Anthony's Hospital. Despite the emergency response, he was pronounced dead on arrival. The circumstances around his death have left the case unsolved for decades, with no significant suspects or motives publicly identified.

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