On March 22, 2017, Donte Moorer, aged 39, was found dead inside a home on East 19th Avenue in the South Linden neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. At approximately 2:55 p.m., a U.S. Postal carrier noticed signs of criminal activity on the front porch of the residence and immediately contacted the Columbus Division of Police. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered two victims, Donte Moorer and 33-year-old Janelle Reese, both of whom had sustained gunshot wounds.
They were pronounced dead by a Columbus Fire Department medic shortly afterward at 3:21 p.m.
The double homicide occurred in a residential neighborhood, adding to the urgency for answers from the local community and law enforcement. Despite active investigations, the case remains unsolved. Both the Columbus Police Department and Crime Stoppers have requested public assistance in solving the crime, and a cash reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest or indictment. Authorities hope that someone might come forward with information that could be pivotal in solving this tragic case and bringing the responsible parties to justice.
Community involvement and public tips are seen as critical components in solving such unsolved crimes, especially those like the murder of Donte Moorer and Janelle Reese, which remain open despite law enforcement's best efforts to gather evidence and identify suspects. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers or submit a tip to law enforcement to help solve the case and provide closure to the victims' families.
