Garland Dean, a 44-year-old Black male, was found unresponsive on September 28, 2010, in Akron, Ohio. Authorities discovered him on the ground with a stab wound at the intersection of Longview Avenue and East Avenue. His case remains an unsolved homicide, with no arrests or suspects publicly identified.
Dean, known by the nickname "Zipp," was remembered by friends and family as someone always willing to help others, regardless of his own circumstances.
His passing left a deep impact on his loved ones, who continue to seek justice for his murder. His brother, Daryle Dean, has been particularly vocal about the case, expressing frustration over the lack of progress in the investigation. In 2018, Daryle was charged with telephone harassment after leaving a profanity-laced voicemail for an Akron police lieutenant, demanding answers about his brother’s murder.
Despite the passage of time, Garland Dean’s homicide remains open, and authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward. His family and community still hope for closure and justice in the case.
