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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
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Victim Details

2021-06-14T17:43:45.387

2023-06-06T16:46:23.84

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


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