Rodney Kenneth Watkins, a 19-year-old African American man from Cincinnati, Ohio, was found dead on October 17, 2019, along Interstate 71 near Columbus, Ohio. His body was discovered by a passerby on a rural stretch of the highway in Range Township, Madison County. The Madison County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and identified Watkins after notifying his family.
The investigation into his death was handled by the Madison County Sheriff's Office, which determined that Watkins was shot to death.
The circumstances surrounding Rodney Watkins' death are still under investigation. Authorities believe that whatever happened to Watkins started in Cincinnati and ended with his body being dumped in Madison County. The investigation involves the Madison County Sheriff's Office, Cincinnati Police, and Ohio's Bureau of Criminal Investigation. No information about potential suspects has been released to the public, and the case remains open.
The tragic death of Rodney Watkins has left his family and community seeking closure and justice. The investigation continues as authorities work to uncover the details of his murder and bring those responsible to justice.
