Unsolved cases
Homicides and other crimes with no one held responsible. Some are a century old. Some are from this year.
2003 Columbus, Ohio arson
On 13 April 2003, a fire was set at a house in the University District of Columbus, Ohio, killing five university students (two from Ohio State University and three from Ohio University). Despite an arrest early on, the murders have remained unsolved.
1965 · OhioUnsolved1965–1966 Columbus murders
The Columbus murders are a series of shootings that occurred in Columbus, Ohio, and its surrounding areas between 1965 and 1966, leaving three men dead in a span of four shootings. The male victims were connected to one another via ballistic evidence, but despite one of the victim's survival and a facial composite being drawn of his assailant, no suspect was ever identified and all cases remain cold to this day.
1981 · OhioUnsolved
Dr. No
Dr. No is the nickname given to a suspected American serial killer thought to be responsible for the murders of at least ten women and girls in Ohio, between 1981 and 1990. As victims, Dr.
1900 · OhioUnsolvedDayton Strangler
The Dayton Strangler was an unidentified early 20th-century serial killer, responsible for the murders of five women and one man in Dayton, Ohio from 1900 to 1909. Although a multitude of suspects were arrested, including one who was wrongfully convicted, the murders remain officially unsolved to this day. Theories have surfaced tying the murders in Dayton to the Cumminsville Killer, another unidentified serial…
1904 · OhioUnsolved
Cumminsville Killer
The Cumminsville Killer, also known as the Cumminsville Ripper, the Slouch Hat Man and the Man Gorilla, was an unidentified serial killer who is believed to have claimed five victims in the Cumminsville neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, between 1904 and 1910. Theories have surfaced tying the murders in Cumminsville to the Dayton Strangler, another unidentified serial killer believed to have been…
Year unknown · OhioUnsolved
Cleveland Torso Murderer
The Cleveland Torso Murderer, also known as the Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run, was an unidentified serial killer who operated in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, during the 1930s. The killings were characterized by the dismemberment of thirteen known victims and the disposal of their remains in the impoverished neighborhood of Kingsbury Run. Most victims came from an area east of Kingsbury Run called "The Roaring…
1974 · OhioUnsolvedMurder of Linda Pagano
Linda Marie Pagano, formerly known as Strongsville Jane Doe, was an American murder victim from Akron, Ohio who was an unidentified decedent for 44 years. Following an argument with her stepfather on September 1, 1974, Pagano left her stepfather's apartment and was never seen again. On February 5, 1975, partial skeletal remains of a white female were found by three boys in a park in Strongsville, Ohio.
1995 · OhioUnsolvedMurder of Barbara Barnes
Barbara Ann Barnes was an American schoolgirl who was murdered in December 1995 at the age of 13. The case remains unsolved. Many have speculated that her uncle may have been responsible for her death, but others believe that the crime was committed by someone local to the area.
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.