Gordon Swindells

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Case Description
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On January 23, 1981, Gordon "Butch" Swindells, aged 34, was found dead in Columbus, Ohio. His body was discovered early in the morning by a neighbor outside his home on Medina Avenue in the North Linden area. Swindells had sustained a gunshot wound to his chest, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The neighbors reported hearing a gunshot around 1:00 a.m. that morning, but the circumstances leading up to his death remain unclear.

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    Victim Details

    Gordon Swindells

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    Caucasian / White

    Columbus

    OH

    1981-01-23

    1981-01-23

    Gordon

    Swindells

    10/28/2024


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    My thoughts and prayers are with the victim and their family during this difficult time. I hope that... ...Read More
    03/22/2024
    Does anyone know if there is any DNA evidence that has been presented in the Gordon case? I am curio... ...Read More
    12/20/2023