Dale P. Barbee, a 22-year-old white male, was tragically murdered on August 5, 1980, in Urbancrest, Ohio. His body was discovered at approximately 3:25 PM in a wooded area off Maple Street and Craig Street. Barbee had been strangled and shot, and he was last seen alive the previous day when he left his home to meet a business client. Investigators believe that robbery may have been a motive, although the exact events leading up to his death remain unclear.
Despite extensive investigations, no arrests have been made in connection with Barbee's murder. The case remains unsolved, and law enforcement agencies continue to seek information from the public. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office has repeatedly appealed for anyone with knowledge about the case to come forward and provide tips.
The lack of conclusive evidence and suspects has left Barbee's family and the community without closure for over four decades. The case is one of many unsolved homicides that the Ohio Attorney General's Office continues to investigate, hoping to bring justice to Barbee and his loved ones.
Barbee's murder, you are encouraged to contact the Franklin County Sheriff's Office or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.
