On December 24, 2012, 27-year-old Lafrances Golden was found dead in her apartment at 221 Ryburn Avenue in Dayton, Ohio. The discovery was made by members of a management company who were inspecting the unit, which they believed was vacant. Golden’s body was found on the floor around 10:30 a.m., and authorities were called immediately. A shell casing was found on a couch near her body, though it was unclear whether she had been shot.
At the time, there were no suspects, and the case was classified as a homicide, with an ongoing investigation by the Dayton Police Department.
Golden's family members, including her aunt Bella Monegan, mentioned that Lafrances had been involved in disputes with local drug dealers, and they believed these conflicts might be related to her death. Monegan made an emotional plea for anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing the impact on Golden's young daughter, who was only three years old at the time. Investigators noted challenges in communication between the previous and new management companies of the apartment building, which may have contributed to delays in discovering her body.
Despite efforts by law enforcement and family appeals for justice, Lafrances Golden's murder remains unsolved. The Dayton Police Department and the Ohio Attorney General's office continue to encourage anyone with information to provide tips that might help in solving the case. The community is urged to assist in shedding light on the circumstances of her death and to help bring closure to her grieving family.
