Willie Clyde Worthy Jr., aged 54, was found dead on September 3, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio, in what remains an unsolved homicide. Columbus Police Department officers and medics were dispatched to an abandoned home on East Fulton Street at around 10:30 a.m. after receiving a report of a decomposing body. Upon arrival, they discovered Worthy in the property, where he was pronounced dead at approximately 10:41 a.m. The victim's body showed signs that indicated he had been murdered, although the specific details of his injuries have not been fully disclosed publicly.
Worthy was found in a neglected property, which complicated the collection of potential evidence and may have hindered the investigative process. The neighborhood around East Fulton Street is known for various vacant buildings, and such settings often contribute to the difficulty of solving crimes that happen in isolated or unattended locations. Despite initial efforts by law enforcement, the case has remained cold, with no suspect publicly identified. The Columbus Police Department and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office continue to list Worthy's homicide as unsolved, urging anyone with information to come forward to help provide justice and closure for his family.
Authorities hope that renewed attention, public tips, or advances in forensic technologies may one day help solve Worthy's case. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact local law enforcement to assist in the ongoing investigation, as even a small piece of information could make a difference in bringing the perpetrator to justice.
