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Hildeburn Martin

Case from Columbus, OH dated Aug 22, 1972

Victim Details

Hildeburn Martin

February 11, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Columbus

OH

1972-08-22

1972-08-22

72

Hildeburn

Martin

07/14/2026


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On August 22, 1972, 72-year-old Hildeburn Martin was found shot to death in his home at 2756 S. High Street in Columbus, Ohio. He was killed with a .38 caliber handgun, and his residence had been thoroughly ransacked during the incident. The Columbus Police Department responded to the crime, but the case remains unsolved after many years.

Despite the ongoing investigation, no arrests have been made, and law enforcement continues to seek any information that could help solve the case. Au ...
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    I've been diving into the case of Hildeburn Martin, and I can't stop thinking about the fact that hi... ...Read More
    11/06/2024
    It's been bothering me for a while how the ransacking in Hildeburn Martin’s home might be a crucia... ...Read More
    05/18/2024
    Has anyone looked into the ransacking detail of Hildeburn Martin's case? I feel like this is somethi... ...Read More
    05/15/2023
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