Ottelia Tavender

Murdered
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On December 5, 1978, Ottelia Tavender, an elderly resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, was found murdered at her residence at 1 E. Court Street. Tavender, who was 84 years old at the time, had been beaten to death. The brutal nature of the attack shocked the community, especially given her age. The Cincinnati Police Department took charge of the investigation, but despite their efforts, the case remained unsolved and was later classified as a cold case.

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    Ottelia Tavender

    February 11, 2022

    Female

    Caucasian / White

    Cincinnati

    OH

    1978-12-05

    1978-12-05

    Ottelia

    Tavender

    10/29/2024


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