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William Deveraux

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jul 08, 1970

Victim Details

William Deveraux

February 11, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Columbus

OH

1970-07-08

1970-07-08

60

William

Deveraux

07/11/2026


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On July 8, 1970, William Deveraux, aged 60, was found dead on the riverbank near 373 W. Rich Street in Columbus, Ohio. He had sustained numerous lacerations to both the front and back of his head. Deveraux was pronounced dead on arrival. The Columbus Police Department has been investigating this case, but it remains unsolved to this day.

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