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CPD releases picture of second suspect in quadruple homicide

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus police have released the picture of Robert Lee Adams Jr. the second suspect in the quadruple homicide on East Hudson Street.

Adams, 27, along with Jordyn Wade,16, have been accused of killing four people at a home on E. Hudson Street, June 13.


Adams got out of prison earlier this year, was on parole, and has been charged with four counts of murder, five counts of kidnapping and robbery, and a count of felonious assault.

The Columbus SWAT team went into two homes Wednesday looking for him, but so far he hasn’t been caught.

Police have said drugs were part of the reason four people were killed Saturday. Police have identified the victims as Angela D. Harrison, 35; Tyajah Nelson, 18; Daniel Sharp, 36; and Michael Ballour, 41.

Police say Adams is to be considered armed and dangerous and warn people not to approach him.

Police ask anyone with information on the whereabouts of Adams to call the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-645-8477.