Robert Catchings

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Robert Catchings, age 43, was killed on May 30, 1981, in Columbus, Ohio. The incident took place at 1731 Richmond Avenue, Apartment #9, in Franklin County. According to the police report, Catchings was found with a gunshot wound to the head, and he was pronounced dead upon arrival at the scene. The Columbus Police Department continues to investigate this case, but as of now, it remains unsolved.

Efforts to solve Robert Catchings' homicide have continued for decades, with law enforcement ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Robert Catchings

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Columbus

    OH

    1981-05-30

    1981-05-30

    Robert

    Catchings

    10/29/2024


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    Forum Posts (2)
    I am currently conducting research for a paper on the murder of Robert Catchings and I am seeking an... ...Read More
    02/05/2024
    Does anyone have any theories on the murder of Robert? I've been following the case closely and am c... ...Read More
    01/07/2023