On February 20, 2013, Oscar Beason, a 95-year-old resident of Dayton, Ohio, was found murdered in his home on Hochwalt Avenue. He was discovered at the bottom of a flight of stairs and had been shot multiple times. The police were called to the scene at approximately 3:30 p.m., and they confirmed that his death was being treated as a homicide. There were no clear signs of forced entry, and authorities did not disclose whether any suspects were identified at the time.
Beason may have been deceased for several days before his body was found, with police estimating he had died sometime over the previous weekend.
Oscar Beason was well known in his community. He was described by his family as a healthy and active individual who was still driving and living independently despite his age. His wife, Lois Beason, had been staying with their son due to her own health issues at the time of the incident. Oscar had a long-standing connection to the Dayton community, operating Beason Services for over 50 years.
The Dayton Police Department and other local authorities have continued their investigation into the homicide, but no arrests have been made so far. The incident remains an open case, and anyone with information is urged to provide tips that could help solve this crime.
