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Marian Menefee

Case from Columbus, OH dated Nov 14, 1978

Victim Details

Marian Menefee

February 11, 2022

Female

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

1978-11-14

1978-11-14

Marian

Menefee

07/01/2026


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Marian Menefee, aged 20, was tragically found dead on November 14, 1978, in her home located at 536 Lilley Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. The cause of her death was initially reported as undetermined wounds. Despite extensive investigations by the Columbus Police Department, the case remains unsolved, leaving questions about the circumstances that led to her untimely death.

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