Washington Smith

Death by Force

On September 6, 1980, Washington Smith, a 71-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, was tragically killed in what remains an unsolved homicide. The incident took place at 1482 Clifton, in Franklin County, Columbus. Smith was found with fatal shotgun wounds that led to his death. Despite ongoing efforts by the Columbus Police Department, the investigation did not yield any arrests or clear leads, and the case remains open.

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Washington Smith - Poster - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost

Unsolved Homicides - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost