Deon Yancy

Murdered
Case Description
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On February 11, 1980, Deon Yancy, a 30-year-old female, was found dead in a vacant field located east of 1850 East 25th Street in Columbus, Ohio. Her death was classified as a homicide, though the specific cause of death was left undetermined after the initial investigation. The Columbus Police Department took the lead on this case, and it remains unsolved to this day.

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    Victim Details

    Deon Yancy

    February 11, 2022

    Female

    African-American / Black

    Columbus

    OH

    1980-02-11

    1980-02-11

    Deon

    Yancy

    10/28/2024


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    Are there any cameras in the vicinity that may have captured Deon's last known location?... ...Read More
    03/15/2024
    I just wanted to share some sad news - Deon Yancy was tragically murdered on February 11, 1980. My c... ...Read More
    09/23/2023
    Has there been a candlelight vigil organized for Deon? I think it would be a beautiful way to honor ... ...Read More
    02/19/2023
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