Roosevelt Wells

Murdered
Case Description
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On September 19, 1982, Roosevelt Wells, a 39-year-old man, was shot and killed in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred in front of 1040 Bryden Road in Franklin County. Roosevelt Wells sustained multiple gunshot wounds, which ultimately led to his death. The Columbus Police Department was responsible for investigating the case, but despite their efforts, the homicide remains unsolved to this day.

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has continued to include this case in their ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Roosevelt Wells

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Columbus

    OH

    1982-09-19

    1982-09-19

    Roosevelt

    Wells

    10/29/2024


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    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone know if there are any cameras in the area that may have captured Roosevelt's last known ... ...Read More
    08/26/2023
    Does anyone know if there is a memorial for Roosevelt in our area? I would like to pay my respects. ... ...Read More
    07/22/2023
    My thoughts and prayers are with the victim and their family during this difficult time. May they fi... ...Read More
    04/09/2023
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