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Marchelle Free

Death by Force
Case Description
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Marchelle Freeman, a 60-year-old woman from Columbus, Ohio, was fatally shot on March 21, 2024, during a domestic dispute at her home located on the 1700 block of East Sycamore Street. The incident occurred late at night, with police responding to a call around 11:30 PM. Upon arrival, officers found Freeman suffering from a gunshot wound; she was pronounced dead at the scene shortly thereafter.

The suspect in this tragic case is Stewart Butler, Freeman's boyfriend, who is 64 years old. ...Read More
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  • 10tv.com: Man accused of shooting, killing 60-year-old woman in east Columbus
  • Columbus police: Man killed girlfriend after Thursday night dispute
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    Victim Details

    Marchelle Free

    Female

    Black / African American

    Columbus

    OH

    2024-03-21

    60

    Marchelle

    Free

    litigation

    11/25/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Did anyone else catch the details about the neighbors' reactions? It's always so eerie to hear how c... ...Read More
    09/06/2024
    Has anyone else been looking into the backgrounds of both Marchelle Freeman and Stewart Butler? I've... ...Read More
    06/01/2024
    I've been following Marchelle Freeman's case, and it just weighs so heavily on my heart. I can't ima... ...Read More
    05/25/2024
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