Unsolved cases
Homicides and other crimes with no one held responsible. Some are a century old. Some are from this year.
Killing of Frances Earnest
On July 2, 1986 on the 900 block of Vrain Street, 70 year old Frances Earnest was found beaten to death inside her home. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact th
1978 · Denver, ColoradoUnsolvedKilling of Max Duran
On the morning of December 8, 1978, members of the Denver Police Department were called to investigate a man lying in the street near West 32nd Avenue and Quivas Street. Upon arrival, officers found
1988 · Pueblo, ColoradoUnsolvedKilling of Charles Cardenas
Killing of Charles Cardenas. Colorado Bureau of Investigation cold case.
1991 · Denver, ColoradoUnsolvedKilling of Elijah Bueno
The victim was shot in the head by unknown(s). A suspect was later arrested and charged with the homicide; he was acquitted at trial.
2021 · Columbus, Franklin County, OhioUnsolvedKilling of Aaron Collymore
Aaron Collymore was killed in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, on January 14, 2021. The Ohio Attorney General lists this as an unsolved homicide, case number 3600.
1996 · Lima, Allen County, OhioUnsolvedKilling of Aaron Cowan
Aaron Cowan was killed in Lima, Allen County, Ohio, on November 9, 1996. The Ohio Attorney General lists this as an unsolved homicide, case number 264.
2017 · Columbus, Franklin County, OhioUnsolvedKilling of Aaron Leapheart III
Aaron Leapheart III was killed in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, on December 26, 2017. The Ohio Attorney General lists this as an unsolved homicide, case number 3439.
2020 · Springfield, Clark County, OhioUnsolvedKilling of Aaron Minter
Aaron Minter was killed in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, on November 5, 2020. The Ohio Attorney General lists this as an unsolved homicide, case number 3958.
1973 · Akron, Summit County, OhioUnsolvedKilling of Aaron Peterson
Aaron Peterson was killed in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, on June 6, 1973. The Ohio Attorney General lists this as an unsolved homicide, case number 1261.
2008 · Dayton, Montgomery County, OhioUnsolvedKilling of Aaron Richardson
Aaron Richardson was killed in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, on April 20, 2008. The Ohio Attorney General lists this as an unsolved homicide, case number 378.
1997 · Columbus, Franklin County, OhioUnsolvedKilling of Aaron Shelton
Aaron Shelton was killed in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, on March 26, 1997. The Ohio Attorney General lists this as an unsolved homicide, case number 1594.
2001 · Columbus, Franklin County, OhioUnsolvedKilling of Abdelmajid Chra
Abdelmajid Chra was killed in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, on August 1, 2001. The Ohio Attorney General lists this as an unsolved homicide, case number 1656.
2008 · Columbus, Franklin County, OhioUnsolvedKilling of Abdi Elmi
Abdi Elmi was killed in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, on September 2, 2008. The Ohio Attorney General lists this as an unsolved homicide, case number 1813.
2017 · Columbus, Franklin County, OhioUnsolvedKilling of Abdisalam Mohamud
Abdisalam Mohamud was killed in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, on October 24, 2017. The Ohio Attorney General lists this as an unsolved homicide, case number 3430.
2021 · Columbus, Franklin County, OhioUnsolvedKilling of Abdou Kane
Abdou Kane was killed in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, on April 13, 2021. The Ohio Attorney General lists this as an unsolved homicide, case number 3622.
2005 · Columbus, Franklin County, OhioUnsolvedKilling of Abdul Abdi
Abdul Abdi was killed in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, on May 31, 2005. The Ohio Attorney General lists this as an unsolved homicide, case number 1730.
2000 · Columbus, Franklin County, OhioUnsolvedKilling of Abdul Hameed
Abdul Hameed was killed in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, on December 7, 2000. The Ohio Attorney General lists this as an unsolved homicide, case number 1644.
2000 · Columbus, Franklin County, OhioUnsolvedKilling of Abdul Wadud
Abdul Wadud was killed in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, on December 7, 2000. The Ohio Attorney General lists this as an unsolved homicide, case number 1645.
2018 · Columbus, Franklin County, OhioUnsolvedKilling of Abdullahi Osman
Abdullahi Osman was killed in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, on April 21, 2018. The Ohio Attorney General lists this as an unsolved homicide, case number 3455.
2005 · Columbus, Franklin County, OhioUnsolvedKilling of Abel Madero
Abel Madero was killed in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, on March 2, 2005. The Ohio Attorney General lists this as an unsolved homicide, case number 1726.
2001 · Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OhioUnsolvedKilling of Abou Ndongo
Abou Ndongo was killed in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, on May 31, 2001. The Ohio Attorney General lists this as an unsolved homicide, case number 1194.
2016 · Columbus, Franklin County, OhioUnsolvedKilling of Aboubakary Diawara
Aboubakary Diawara was killed in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, on January 6, 2016. The Ohio Attorney General lists this as an unsolved homicide, case number 3319.
2018 · Columbus, Franklin County, OhioUnsolvedKilling of Abraham Cundiff
Abraham Cundiff was killed in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, on September 4, 2018. The Ohio Attorney General lists this as an unsolved homicide, case number 3471.
2000 · Columbus, Franklin County, OhioUnsolvedKilling of Abraham Wood
Abraham Wood was killed in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, on March 24, 2000. The Ohio Attorney General lists this as an unsolved homicide, case number 1024.