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James Bartee

Case from Columbus, OH dated May 18, 1980

Victim Details

James Bartee

February 11, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Columbus

OH

1980-05-18

1980-05-18

James

Bartee

07/19/2026

1


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James Edward Bartee, 48, was found dead on May 18, 1980, in Columbus, Ohio, after being stabbed multiple times. His body was discovered at his residence on Sullivant Avenue, and the case has remained unsolved since that time. Bartee's death, ruled as a homicide, has perplexed investigators for decades, with no viable suspects or clear motives emerging from the investigation.

The Columbus Police Department has been the leading investigative authority on the case, but despite numerous att ...
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  • Unsolved Homicides - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost
  • 2197 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, OH, US | Housecreep
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