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In the quiet neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, the discovery of Diane Louise Melling's body on January 8, 2021, marked the beginning of a somber unclaimed person case, cataloged under Namus ID: UCP81197. That day, at precisely 1220 hours, first responders from CFD Engine #11 pronounced Diane deceased in her residence. This discovery followed an unexpected lapse in communication, as she was last known to be alive just four days prior. An unwavering dedication to her care had seen Diane’s absence ...Read More
Date Found: 01/08/2021
Date Found: 01/08/2021
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81197
UCP81197
29676
Diane
Louise
Melling
White / Caucasian
White / Caucasian
Female
01/08/2021
Columbus
Ohio
Franklin County
43235
No
27154
Columbus Division of Police
Columbus
Ohio
Franklin County
120 Marconi Boulevard, , Columbus, Ohio
6146454545
Local
Law Enforcement
OR# 210017816
2021-01-08
Gray or Partially Gray
Other
Other
11/26/2025
Area Recovered:
