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Abidin Baran Missing Person Case

Last seen in Columbus, Ohio on Jan 01, 2008

Victim Details

Oct 13, 2017

Jan 05, 2024

Abidin

Baran

56

38

68 inches

180 lbs

Other

Male

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

https://www.columbus.gov/Services/Public-Safety/Police

153037037

2015-06-11

Columbus Division of Police

Black

Hazel

Hazel

08/08/2026


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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 nea ...
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Last Seen: Jan 01, 2008

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