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Samuel Baker

Case from Columbus, OH dated Apr 30, 1977

Victim Details

Samuel Baker

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

1977-04-30

1977-04-30

Samuel

Baker

07/17/2026


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On April 30, 1977, Samuel Baker, a 41-year-old man from Columbus, Ohio, was found shot in his driveway at 1014 E. 15th Avenue. He was lying face-up when discovered, and was quickly transported to the University Emergency Room, where he was pronounced dead. The investigation indicated that Baker had been shot, but despite the efforts of law enforcement, no suspects were identified, and the case remains unsolved.

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