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Robert Catchings

Case from Columbus, OH dated May 30, 1981

Victim Details

Robert Catchings

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

1981-05-30

1981-05-30

Robert

Catchings

07/06/2026


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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.

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  • Robert Catchings Unsolved homicide - Ohio Attorney General
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