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Timothy Bowes

Case from Rittman, OH dated Sep 19, 2023

Victim Details

Timothy Bowes

Male

White / Caucasian

Rittman

OH

2023-09-19

71

Timothy

Bowes

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/02/2026

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Timothy Bowes, a 71-year-old resident of Rittman, Ohio, tragically passed away on September 19, 2023. Bowes was found shot in the backyard of a residence, and the circumstances surrounding his death have been described as a murder-suicide. The incident unfolded when police responded to reports of gunfire in the area. Upon arrival, they discovered Bowes suffering from gunshot wounds and pronounced him dead at the scene.

The investigation quickly led authorities to identify James Sawyers, ...
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  • https://www.cleveland19.com: Rittman next door neighbors die in apparent murder-suicide
  • https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/crime/2023/09/22/rittman-police-identify-men-involved-apparent-homicide-suicide/70898767007/
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