Loren E. Bollinger, a 40-year-old white male, was tragically found dead on May 23, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio. He was a rocket scientist at Ohio State University and was shot outside his office in downtown Columbus. The incident occurred on May 22, 1966, and Bollinger succumbed to his injuries the following day. Five bullets were extracted from his body, including one that pierced his brain.
The case remains unsolved to this day, and no arrests or suspects have been identified. Despite extensive investigations by the Columbus Police Department, the motive behind the murder and the identity of the shooter remain unknown. The case is part of a series of unsolved homicides that occurred in Columbus between 1965 and 1966, often referred to as the Columbus murders.
The lack of conclusive evidence and the passage of time have made it challenging for law enforcement to solve the case. Anyone with information regarding the murder of Loren E. Bollinger is encouraged to come forward and submit a tip to the authorities.
