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William Applegate

Death by Force
Case Description
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William Applegate, a 29-year-old resident of Milford, Ohio, tragically lost his life on May 16, 2024, in a shooting incident that occurred in North Columbus. The altercation reportedly stemmed from a dispute between Applegate and his roommate, Brian Sias, who is 37 years old. The conflict escalated during an argument regarding Applegate's living situation, as Sias had asked him to move out. This request led to a confrontation that ended fatally.

Following the shooting, Sias was found by ...Read More
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  • Yahoo News: One killed in afternoon shooting in Columbus’ North Linden neighborhood
  • WWHO: Bond set at $500K for man accused of killing his roommate
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    Victim Details

    William Applegate

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Columbus

    OH

    2024-05-16

    29

    William

    Applegate

    litigation

    11/18/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I can't stop thinking about the witness accounts in this case. It’s so distressing to see how two ... ...Read More
    11/15/2024
    Does anyone have more information on the relationship between William and Brian leading up to this t... ...Read More
    09/08/2024
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