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Ava Lomas

Case from Toledo, OH dated Jul 25, 1979

Victim Details

Name

Ava Lomas

Case Added

March 1, 2023

Gender

Female

Race

African-American / Black

City

Toledo

State

Date Found

1979-07-25

Date Of Death

1979-07-25

Date Of Birth

1959-04-06

Age At Death

First Name

Ava

Last Name

Lomas

Hair Color

Black

Eye Color

Brown

Height

5'6

Weight

110

Last Updated

06/21/2026

Area Body Found:

Case Description

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On July 25, 1979, Ava Lomas, a 20-year-old resident of Toledo, Ohio, was tragically murdered. Her body was discovered by two teenagers in an alley behind 3134 Maplewood Avenue in Toledo. Ava had suffered multiple blunt force injuries to her head and neck, indicative of a violent attack. The incident occurred early in the morning, and the scene of the crime—a secluded alley—was isolated, making it challenging for authorities to gather sufficient leads.

Despite thorough investigations ...

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Ava Diana Lomas Unsolved homicide - Ohio Attorney General

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Ava Lomas

Case from Toledo, OH dated Jul 25, 1979

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