On May 2, 2011, authorities in Detroit, Michigan, reported the death of Arthur Landrum. The 19-year-old Black male was discovered at a residence located at 12211 Stoepel Street, situated within the city's 48204 zip code area. The incident occurred in a neighborhood near the intersection of Stoepel and Cortland Street.
Law enforcement classified the case as a homicide. Following the discovery, the Detroit Police Department launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. Despite these efforts, few details regarding the specific events leading up to the crime were released to the public at the time.
Years after the incident, the case remains listed in cold case databases as unsolved. Information gathered through partnerships with major news organizations and the Detroit Police Department indicates that no suspects have been publicly named, and no arrests have been made in connection with the murder. The investigation is still considered open, with police encouraging anyone with information to contact the Detroit Police Department's Homicide Unit.
