Hearl Mungo

Murdered
Case Description
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On May 13, 1979, Hearl Mungo, aged 49, was found dead in Columbus, Ohio. Mungo was discovered at approximately 1377 Gennesee Avenue, suffering from a fatal gunshot wound to his back. Authorities believe the shooting occurred sometime between the early hours of 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. The Columbus Police Department is leading the investigation into this homicide, and despite their efforts, the case remains unsolved.

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    Victim Details

    Hearl Mungo

    February 11, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Columbus

    OH

    1979-05-13

    1979-05-13

    Hearl

    Mungo

    10/28/2024


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