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Edith Harris

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jul 20, 1979

Victim Details

Edith Harris

February 11, 2022

Female

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

1979-07-20

1979-07-20

Edith

Harris

07/12/2026


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On July 20, 1979, Edith Harris, aged 21, was found dead behind a house located at 323 S. 22nd Street in Columbus, Ohio. The Columbus Police Department responded to the scene, where Harris was discovered lying in tall grass. The investigation revealed that she had sustained blunt force trauma, and her death was ruled as a homicide. The circumstances suggest that her body had been there for some time before it was discovered, adding a layer of complexity to the case.

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