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Oct 13, 2017
Jan 05, 2024
Abidin
Baran
55
38
68 inches
180 lbs
Other
Male
In 2001, Abidin Baran journeyed from his home country of Turkey to the United States, choosing to settle in Columbus, Ohio. For a time, he maintained contact with his family back in Turkey. However, in 2008, communication from Abidin ceased, marking the beginning of a long and painful period of uncertainty for his loved ones. The exact date of his last contact remains vague, adding to the distress of his family. At the time of his disappearance, he was 38 years old. He was known to be living near the Ohio State University campus and would often visit local shelters and libraries. Abidin is described as a male of Turkish descent with black hair and hazel eyes. He stands at approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed around 180 pounds at the time he went missing. A noticeable and distinguishing physical characteristic is a scar located under his chin. He is fluent in both Turkish and English. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are limited, and there is little information available regarding the clothes he may have been wearing or any personal belongings he might have had with him. The years have passed with no word from Abidin, and his case has grown cold, leaving more questions than answers. The Columbus Police Department is the investigating agency for his case. His family has endured a prolonged period of ambiguity, holding out hope for any information that might shed light on what happened to him. The overview of this case is one of an immigrant who, after starting a new life in the United States, vanished without a trace, leaving a void in the lives of those he left behind in Turkey. The lack of detailed information has made the search for answers exceedingly difficult for both his family and law enforcement.
Jan 01, 2008
Columbus
Ohio
Franklin County
34135
Columbus Division of Police
Columbus
Ohio
Franklin County
43215
B.Robin Tucker
Police Detective
120 Marconi Boulevard, Ohio
6146454545
Local
Law Enforcement
153037037
2015-06-11
Columbus Division of Police
Black
Hazel
Hazel
05/28/2026
