Linda Jones

Murdered

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Case Description
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On April 24, 1978, Linda Jones, a 53-year-old woman, was found dead in Columbus, Ohio. Linda's death was particularly brutal; she had been severely beaten, and her body exhibited signs of a violent assault. It was reported that Linda had also been sexually assaulted. Despite an immediate investigation by local law enforcement, her case quickly went cold, with few viable leads that could identify the perpetrator.

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and local law enforcement h ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Linda Jones

    February 11, 2022

    Female

    African-American / Black

    Columbus

    OH

    1978-04-24

    1978-04-24

    Linda

    Jones

    10/28/2024


    Area Body Found:
    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone seen Linda recently? Last I heard, she was supposed to meet up with us for dinner but nev... ...Read More
    04/07/2024
    Does anyone know who Linda Jones was? I've recently come across her name and am curious to learn mor... ...Read More
    03/27/2024
    Has anyone come across any information regarding cameras that may have captured Linda's last known l... ...Read More
    11/29/2023