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April 25, 2024

Grand jury indictments – Local man facing three counts of rape

By Mac Cordell, Marysville J-T Reporter

A Marysville man could be facing more than 40 years in prison, accused of repeatedly raping a woman.

The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Lawrence Randall Zumbrun, 41, of 836 Collins Ave., Apt. 4. Zumbrun is charged with three counts of rape, and one count each of strangulation and felonious assault.

According to court documents, on May 22, Zumbrun was at a Marysville bar when he met the victim.

“They were not there together,” said Union County Prosecutor David Phillips.

Zumbrun invited the woman to play darts and she agreed.

“She left her drink behind and was playing darts for some time,” Ph…

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