On New Year's Day, January 1, 2013, police in Indianapolis, Indiana, were called to investigate a residence located in the 3300 block of West 9th Street on the city's west side. The investigation began after authorities discovered the body of a 59-year-old Black / African American male named Larry L. Palmer at the scene. The incident marked the first homicide reported in Indianapolis for the year 2013.
Law enforcement officials classified the death as a murder, citing evidence of force used against the victim. Detectives processed the scene at the West 9th Street home, looking for clues that might explain the circumstances leading up to the fatal event. Despite the initial response and subsequent investigation, details regarding the specific cause of death or the motive behind the killing remained scarce in public reports.
Over the years following the discovery, the case has remained unsolved. No suspects have been publicly named by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, and records indicate that no arrests have been made in connection with the death. The investigation eventually transitioned into a cold case status, with authorities continuing to seek information from the public that could lead to a resolution.
