Frank Alton Thornton III, also known by his nickname "Redd," was tragically killed on May 26, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. The incident took place in the 1300 block of Aberdeen Avenue, where Thornton's body was found in an alley at around 6:38 A.M. by responding police and medics. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after their arrival. The exact circumstances surrounding Thornton's death remain unclear, and it is currently classified as an unsolved homicide by local authorities.
Thornton, aged 47, was born on October 7, 1968, and lived most of his life in Columbus. The Columbus Division of Police, in collaboration with the Ohio Attorney General's Office, has been actively working on the investigation, but no substantial leads have emerged. The case remains part of the city's cold case archive, and authorities continue to urge anyone with information to come forward to help provide closure for Thornton's loved ones.
Frank Thornton was well-regarded by those who knew him. He was a family man and was preceded in death by his wife, Tasha Jones Thornton. The community still hopes for justice in his case, and the police, along with crime stoppers, have made several appeals to the public for any information that might assist in solving this tragic case. The commitment to finding the person or persons responsible is ongoing, as his death left a deep impact on his family and community.
