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Boyfriend Arraigned on $10 Million Bond in Killing of Columbus Art Teacher

City officials have launched a multilingual domestic violence perception survey to guide prevention efforts alongside community fundraising for the teacher’s children

Rachel Prince was found dead in her Ohio apartment, police say. Her boyfriend has been charged with murder.
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  • Jason A.F. Palmer, 37, was arraigned Thursday in Franklin County Municipal Court on a murder charge in the strangulation death of his girlfriend and is held on a $10 million bond pending a July 25 preliminary hearing.
  • Court records show Palmer faced domestic violence charges in November 2023 and September 2024 for assaults on Rachel Prince.
  • Marion-Franklin High School activated its C.A.R.E. Team and other district resources to support students mourning the loss of their art teacher.
  • Prince’s family and colleagues organized two vigils at Goodale Park and Marion-Franklin High School and launched a GoFundMe to fund counseling and school supplies for her 9- and 11-year-old children.
  • Columbus City Attorney’s Office rolled out a five-question domestic violence perception survey in multiple languages with local partners to inform future prevention and support services.