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Timothy Bowes

Death by Force
Case Description
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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, ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Timothy Bowes

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Rittman

    OH

    2023-09-19

    71

    Timothy

    Bowes

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Just read about the tragic situation involving Timothy Bowes and James Sawyers. This story is so uns... ...Read More
    07/07/2024
    Hi everyone,
    I've been following the case of Timothy Bowes and James Sawyers, and I can't help bu... ...Read More
    12/27/2023
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