General Townsend

Murdered

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Case Description
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On July 30, 1980, General Townsend was tragically murdered in Columbus, Ohio. At 40 years old, Townsend was found lying next to his car on Livingston Avenue with a fatal gunshot wound to the back of his head. Columbus police arrived to find him already deceased at the scene. Despite the initial investigation, Townsend's case has remained unsolved, leaving his family and community without closure.

The Columbus Police Department, with support from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    General Townsend

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Columbus

    OH

    1980-07-30

    1980-07-30

    General

    Townsend

    10/28/2024


    Area Body Found:
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    11/05/2023
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