COLUMBUS, Ohio – A grand jury in Franklin County has indicted a 36-year-old man for his alleged involvement in the brutal attack that led to the death of 61-year-old Li-Chu Lin at a north Columbus hotel. Arthur Scott Jr. faces charges of aggravated murder, aggravated burglary, kidnapping, rape, and strangulation in connection with the incident. … Read more
Columbus, Ohio – Columbus police have identified the man who tragically lost his life in a double shooting incident near the state fairgrounds in the University District. Harry T. Harper Jr., 54, was pronounced dead early Sunday morning after sustaining gunshot wounds alongside another individual on Saturday night. The Columbus Division of Police reported that … Read more
Columbus, Ohio – A Columbus man is facing serious charges including murder, rape, and kidnapping following a disturbing incident on the city’s North Side. Arthur Scott Jr., 36, was arrested in connection with the brutal attack on a 61-year-old woman named Li-Chu Lin, whose body was discovered at an extended stay hotel. Police responded to … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ga. – A tragic incident unfolded during prom weekend in Columbus, Georgia, leaving a community grieving the loss of 16-year-old Daryus Bryant. Known for excelling in sports and academics at Manchester High School, Daryus was described as a well-liked and humble student by school officials. In the early hours of Sunday morning, a shooting … Read more
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. – A tragic incident unfolded in Columbus County, leaving a man hospitalized with gunshot wounds and his daughter dead. According to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, Jeffrey Fowler became involved in an argument with his wife, which tragically escalated when their 17-year-old daughter intervened. The distressing call reached the sheriff’s office around … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A second man has been found guilty in connection with the death of an Ohio religious leader who was killed in a failed robbery attempt. Isaiah Brown-Miller, 23, was convicted on Friday of kidnapping and aggravated robbery charges in his third trial for the December 2021 death of Columbus imam Mohamed Hassan … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children have launched an initiative to reduce the city’s homicide rate in the coming year. The group aims to bring the number of homicides in 2024 below 100. Community leaders, elected officials, faith leaders, and law enforcement officials joined the mothers in launching Operation Under Triple Digits. … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two men from Columbus have been sentenced to a total of 70 years in prison for the 2019 murder of a husband and wife during a robbery at an internet cafe. Chris King, 28, and Justice Stringer, 29, were indicted on murder charges after robbing the Players Paradise cafe on East Broad … Read more
Columbus, Ohio – A long-unsolved murder case seems to have taken a new turn as a letter confessing to the crime was recently sent to The Dispatch. In the letter, 32-year-old Daniel J. Kitchen confessed to the July 2016 killing of 38-year-old Jaime Martinez Galindo. The shocking revelation has prompted a fresh investigation into the … Read more