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John Finneran

Case from Columbus, OH dated Aug 22, 1970

Victim Details

John Finneran

February 11, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Columbus

OH

1970-08-22

1970-08-22

86

John

Finneran

07/02/2026


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On August 22, 1970, John Finneran, an 86-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, was tragically killed during a home invasion. The incident occurred at Finneran's residence on Stoddard Avenue in Franklin County. According to investigators, an unknown suspect entered the house by breaking through the rear screen door. Once inside, the intruder ransacked the home and assaulted Finneran, resulting in his death.

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  • John Finneran Unsolved homicide - Ohio Attorney General
  • 378 Stoddart Avenue, Columbus, OH, US | Housecreep

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    It's been quite some time since John Finneran's tragic passing, and I can't help but feel a deep sen... ...Read More
    07/06/2024
    Has anyone looked into the timeline around when John Finneran's house was broken into? I find it so ... ...Read More
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