Ripley, OH Area Cold Cases
Name
Mackenzie BranhamAge
27Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 27, 2006, 8 year old mackenzie branham had only recently moved to her mother's house when it caught on fire overnight while she was asleep. She died in her second floor bedroom. The fire was later determined to be an arson by the ohio fire marshal's office.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Carl SchoberAge
73Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
The victim was located in a cornfield near fitchthorne road in fayette county, ohio on august 22, 1991 with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was a transient and was last seen by friends in nashville, tn on august 16, 1991. The victim told the friends that he was going to kent, oh, and was last seen alone. The victim had last been living in a commune center on short mountain in liberty, tn.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Theodore LongAge
63Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Theodore long was last seen in toledo, ohio in november 1981. On november 17 1981, he was located deceased in a creek on lampe road in northwest fayette county, ohio.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Brittany StykesAge
33Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 08/28/2013, 22yr old brittany stykes was found murdered in her jeep along us 68, south of gooselick road in brown county, ohio. Stykes' 14-month-old daughter was also shot in the head, but survived. There is a $50,000 reward for information leading to a conviction in the death of brittany stykes. Contact the brown county sheriff's office at (937) 378-4435 ext 126.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
David GayhartAge
61Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
In november of 1992, a missing person report was filed with the manchester police department (presently adams county sheriff's office). David gayhart was last seen playing cards at approximately 3:00am at a housing project in manchester, ohio. Information obtained during the initial investigation suggests a physical altercation occurred between david and an unknown person(s). Approximately 16 months later, on july 30, 1993, david's remains were recovered inside his 1984 ford thunderbird which had been located submerged in the ohio river.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Carl GrohAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
1953 carl george groh-dob 2/1/22-shot in back on 4/25/1953 on groh lane, fairfield, ohAgency
Butler County
Name
William DisilvestroAge
Cause of Death
MissingInfo
2011 william disilvestro-last seen february 11, 2011 in hamilton, ohioAgency
Butler County
Name
Kyran ReeseAge
23Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On august 11, 2021, at approximately 11:43 pm, district five officers responded to a report of a person shot in the area of 30 craft street. Responding officers located a shooting victim who was transported to university of cincinnati medical center. Shortly after, officers were notified of a second shooting victim who arrived at cincinnati children's hospital medical center via private conveyance. That victim succumbed to his injuries. The deceased victim has been identified as kyran reese, a male 19 years of age. The identity of the surviving victim is not being released at this time. The investigation by the cincinnati police department's homicide unit is ongoing. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the homicide unit at (513) 352-3542.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Quamontre DixonAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 11, 2019 at 2257 hours, a 911 call was received reporting a man shot at 2707 erlene drive. Dixon died of his injuries.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Nickeisha HollomanAge
29Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On july 1, 2018, 23yr old nickeisha holloman was reported missing from the crossroads center at 3009 burnet avenue. On august 22, 2018, skeletal remains were found in the 1800 block of mehmert avenue in mount airy. Those remains were later identified as nickeisha holloman and her death has been ruled a homicide.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Marcell HuffakerAge
59Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On may 29, 2018, district three officers responded to 934 chateau avenue for reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a victim in the parking lot of the apartment complex. Fire personnel attempted life saving measures but the victim died on the scene. The victim has been identified as marcell huffaker, 52 years of age.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Michael NeedhamAge
43Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 24th, 2018, 37yr old michael needham was murdered in the parking lot of his employment located at 9350 floral ave. In the city of blue ash, oh in the early morning hours. Crime stoppers has increased the reward to $2,500 and the needham family is now putting up $30,000 of its own money for information that leads to a conviction. Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call crime stoppers at 513-352-3040.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Matthew MyattAge
37Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 11, 2018, at approximately 12:47 a.M., district 2 officers responded to investigate a report of a shooting at 5805 adelphi street. First responders locate two victims inside the residence who had already succumbed to their injuries. The victims have been identified as 57yr old michael myatt and his son, 30yr old matthew myatt.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Michael MyattAge
64Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 11, 2018, at approximately 12:47 a.M., district 2 officers responded to investigate a report of a shooting at 5805 adelphi street. First responders locate two victims inside the residence who had already succumbed to their injuries. The victims have been identified as 57yr old michael myatt and his son, 30yr old matthew myatt.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Dina MoselyAge
55Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 23, 2017, at 10:48 p.M., district four officers responded to a report of person shot in the 7500 block of reading rd. Responding officers located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound at the location. The victim has been identified as 48yr old dina mosley.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Charles Freeman JrAge
43Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On december 5, 2017, at 10:27 p.M., district three officers responded to a report of shots fired inside an apartment in the 900 block of chateau avenue. Responding officers located a deceased victim inside the apartment building. The victim has been identified as 36yr old charles freeman jr.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Dontae WhaleyAge
34Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On july 5, 2017, at 5:43 p.M., district five officers responded to the 1500 block of lingo street for a reported shooting. Responding officers located the victim in a vehicle. The victim has been identified as 26yr old dontae whaley.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Lian NungAge
36Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On july 25, 2017 at 5:10pm lian cung nung was traveling southbound onto interstate 75 south ramp from 6th st in downtown cincinnati. He was driving his 2005 blue toyota camry ky/578jwf. His wife, siang hlei par, was in the passenger seat and they were the only occupants of the vehicle. Mr. Nung was shot while in traffic. He was transported to local hospital and was pronounced deceased at 8:16pm on july 26, 2017.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Johnathan TaylorAge
34Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On july 1, 2017, at 8:59 p.M., district four officers responded to a report of person shot in the 7800 block of glen orchard drive. Responding officers located a victim deceased from a gunshot wound. The victim has been identified as 27yr old johnathan taylor.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Leblond OliverAge
49Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On july 28, 2017, at approximately 2:08 a.M., district three officers responded to the 1000 block of wells street for a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located 41yr old leblond oliver suffering from a gunshot wound.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Jeremy RoheAge
35Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On june 14, 2017, at approximately 9:47 p.M., district four officers responded to the 4900 block of reading road for a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located 27yr old jeremy rohe suffering from a gunshot wound.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
William Bell IIIAge
38Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On may 22, 2017, at 11:05 p.M., a gunshot victim arrived at the university of cincinnati medical center by private conveyance. The victim died of his injuries. District four officers determined the shooting occurred in the 900 block of churchill avenue. The victim has been identified as 30yr old william bell.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Anthony GrayAge
58Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On may 16, 2017, at 8:29 p.M., district three officers responded to a report of a deceased person at 1906 fairmount avenue. The individual was located and pronounced dead on the scene. This individual was identified as 50yr old anthony gray.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Omar Muhammad IIAge
31Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 25, 2017, at 12:02 a.M., district five officers responded to a report of a person shot at 1191 w. Galbraith rd. The victim was located and pronounced dead on the scene by cincinnati fire personnel. The victim has been identified as 24yr old omar muhammad.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Tony WallsAge
37Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 17th, 2017, at 9:36 pm, north college hill police department officers were dispatched to a report of shots fired in the area of the 6500 block of simpson avenue and also dispatched to a report of a vehicle crash two blocks away at 1827 cordova avenue. The crashed vehicle driver was located and found to have been shot. He was pronounced dead on the scene by emergency medical personnel. It was later discovered that the deceased lived in the 6500 block of simpson avenue (the location where the original shots fired call was reported). The victim has been identified as tony laron walls, male-black, 29 years of age. The investigation by the north college hill police department is on-going. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the north college hill police department at (513) 521-7171 or crimestoppers at (513) 352-3040. Callers may remain anonymous and may receive compensation for their information.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Twanda AlexanderAge
50Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On february 7, 2017, at approximately 7:45 p.M., district four officers responded to the 1700 block of crest hill avenue for a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located 42yr old twanda alexander suffering from a gunshot wound.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Curtis BostonAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On december 8, 2016 boston went to a family dollar parking lot on burlington avenue to meet a person. When he arrived subjects approached boston shooting at boston and wounding two others. Boston fled on foot but he was ultimately injured and forced into a waiting vehicle and kidnapped. On december 9, 2016 at 9:24 pm, boston's body was found burned in the rear of a building on central avenue after a 911 call about a fire.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Joshua HowardAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On december 26, 2016, howard was found shot to death in the 1200 block of main street in cincinnati. The he was driving alone in his bmw 645 convertible with the top down when shot. Witnesses state a lone gunman approached and shot the victim multiple times and fled on foot.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Clarence GatewoodAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 14, 2016, at 6:45 pm, clarence gatewood was shot to death at 2722 vine street. Gatewood was brought to the location by car and then walked northbound on vine street. A gunman then approached and shot gatewood.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Timothy JansonAge
36Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On august 16, 2016, at approximately 12:14 a.M., district three officers responded to the 4100 block of flower avenue for a report of a person shot. The victim has been identified as 27yr old timothy janson.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Dominic GilbertAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On may 16, 2016, at 22:01 p.M., district four officers responded to a reported shooting in the 500 block of blair avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a victim deceased on the driveway. The victim has been identified as 28yr old dominic gilbert.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
James StephensAge
36Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 28, 2016, at 10:00 p.M., district three officers responded to a reported shooting in the 700 block of neave street. Upon arrival, officers located a victim deceased in a parked vehicle. The victim has been identified as 27yr old james stephens.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Michael PittsAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 19, 2016, at 9:23 p.M., district three officers responded to the 2300 block of millvale circle for a report of a person shot. The victim was identified as 31yr old michael pitts and determined deceased by fire.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Leron LovettAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 30, 2016, at 8:02 a.M., district four officers responded to 1619 california avenue for a report of a person down in the park. Upon arrival, police officers and fire department personnel located a male suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene. He has been identified as 18yr old leron lovett.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Donte WhiteheadAge
30Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On february 27, 2016 at 4:58 am, district 3 officers responded to investigate a serious accident at 2307 westwood northern boulevard. First responders located the crashed vehicle off the roadway and on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and discovered the single occupant of the vehicle was deceased. The traffic unit responded to investigate the fatal accident. The hamilton county coroner's office determined the death to be a homicide and notified the homicide unit for further investigation. The victim has been identified as 21yr old donte whitehead.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Larry LeachAge
73Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 5th, 2016 at approximately 1:50 pm, officers were dispatched to leach brothers automotive for a male who had been shot in the back during a robbery. Upon arrival, officers found the victim (business owner, larry "Joe" leach), lying on the floor in the garage area, bleeding from a single gunshot wound. The victim was transported by life squad to university hospital where the victim ultimately succumbed to his injuries.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Camrin StarrAge
40Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On may 15, 2015, at 8:20 p.M., district five officers responded to the 6000 block of hamilton avenue and marlowe avenue for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a victim suffering from gunshot injuries. The victim has been identified as 30yr old camrin starr.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Derek JonesAge
38Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 03/21/2015 at approximately 2316 hours, officers were dispatched for a person shot outside of "Good brotha's" bar (6700 savannah avenue). Upon arrival, patrons advised the person shot was approximately half-a-block further south down the street. The victim, derek jones, was located lying on the sidewalk on savannah avenue near "H" alley. Jones was unresponsive, not breathing and bleeding profusely from the back of the head. Life saving efforts were started and jones was transported to university hopsital where he succumbed to his injuries. Jones had been shot multiple times. Jones, along with some friends had just arrived at the bar when about 2-3 minutes later, jones asked the driver of the car he had arrived in for his keys so he could retrieve his cell phone that he had left in the car. A surveillance camera captured jones exiting the bar and walking south down the street to the car. Jones passes another subject (possibly a male/black) walking north. As jones passed the subject, it appears some words were briefly exchanged and the unknown subject turns around and begins walking after the victim. Witnesses say within approximately one minute later, several shots are heard in the area where jones was later found.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Jaime GrimesAge
36Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 30, 2013, at 5:08 a.M., cincinnati police officers responded to the 500 block of oliver street, for a report of a person down. Upon arrival, district one officers located a male shooting victim. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim has been identified as 25yr old jaime grimes.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Trevaughn EverettAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 2, 2013, 14yr old trevaughn everett was shot and killed in the 500 block of hickory avenue in avondale.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Ambrose Foster IIIAge
50Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 09/02/2013 at approximately 11:00pm, 39yr old ambrose foster was shot and killed in the 1600 block of race street in over-the rhine.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Anthony MatthewsAge
36Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On october 5, 2013, at 9:00 p.M., cincinnati police officers responded to 1622 waverly avenue to investigate a body found in the road. Responding officers located a male victim with gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim has been identified as 24yr old anthony matthews.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Ramone HaydenAge
46Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On june 25, 2013 at approximately 9:00am, 34yr old ramone hayden was found shot to death in a blue volkswagen suv stopped in the street, in the 2200 block of van hart street near westwood avenue. The suspect description is limited to black male wearing a red ball cap last seen running westbound from van hart street.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Lonnel LucasAge
44Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 13, 2013, at 1:41 a.M., cincinnati police officers responded to the 2500 block of highland avenue for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, district four officers located a male victim deceased on the sidewalk. The victim has been identified as 32yr old lonnel lucas.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Terrence WomackAge
28Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 28th at 7:07pm, district 2 officers responded to investigate several reports of a juvenile shot at st. Leger apartments. First responders located 16yr old terrence womack outside the entrance of 3277 gilbert ave.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Komehn KollieAge
68Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On october 15, 2012, district four officer responded to 866 buena vista place to investigate a report of a shooting. The shooting victim, 55yr old komehn kollie was pronounced dead at university hospital.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Brian ThompsonAge
39Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On june 24, 2012, at 2228 hours, the emergency communications center received a report of a person shot at 2130 storrs street. District three officers responded and located a victim at 2112 storrs street. The victim has been identified as 27yr old brian thompson.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Marcus DanielsAge
39Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 13, 2012, at 10:27 p.M., the emergency communications center dispatched district two officers and fire paramedics to 5624 chandler street for a person shot inside a vehicle. The shooting victim, identified as 26yr old marcus daniels.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Rodney WatkinsAge
35Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 27, 2012, 23yr old rodney watkins was found shot in the parking lot of the marathon gas station on west mitchell avenue. Watkins later died from his injuries.Agency
Ohio AG