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Ray Vasser

Case from Columbus, OH dated Aug 30, 1977

Victim Details

Ray Vasser

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

1977-08-30

1977-08-30

Ray

Vasser

07/09/2026


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On August 30, 1977, Ray Vasser, a five-year-old boy from Columbus, Ohio, died in a tragic fire that occurred at his residence on Dresden Street. Emergency responders rushed Ray to Riverside Hospital, but unfortunately, he was pronounced dead on arrival. The case has remained unsolved for decades, with very little information available regarding the cause of the fire or whether it was an act of arson. Ray's death is being investigated by the Columbus Police Department, with the support of the Ohi ...
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