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Christopher L. Bates

Death by Force
Case Description
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On January 9, 2023, authorities discovered the body of 40-year-old Christopher L. Bates of Crooksville, Ohio, lying in the roadway near 11833 Old Rainer Road in Roseville. The Perry County Coroner's Office pronounced him deceased at the scene, noting two apparent gunshot wounds. The exact cause of death awaited autopsy results at that time.

The Perry County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Unit promptly initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Bates's death. ...Read More
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  • Scioto Post: Perry County Arrests 25-Year-Old Man in Connection of Gun Shot Victim - Scioto Post
  • Scioto Post: Perry County - Man Found Dead in Roadway with Gunshot Wounds - Scioto Post
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    Victim Details

    Christopher L. Bates

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Roseville

    OH

    2023-01-09

    40

    Christopher

    L. Bates

    Yes

    11/20/2025

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