On July 13, 2010, Jack Burgoon, a 62-year-old businessman from Mount Sterling, Ohio, was shot and killed in his own driveway as he prepared to leave for work at Allied Fabricating and Welding, where he served as president. The attack occurred early in the morning, and Burgoon was found with multiple gunshot wounds. His red pickup truck was initially missing from the scene but was later discovered abandoned a few miles away on a rural road. Investigators believe that Burgoon was deliberately targeted, rather than this being a random or robbery-related crime. His family believes that the perpetrators were individuals who knew him, possibly harboring a vendetta against him. Despite numerous investigative efforts, the case remains unsolved, with no arrests having been made to date.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has worked with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) to try to resolve the case. Ten years after the murder, new details were revealed about DNA evidence that has been submitted to the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), a national database used for forensic investigations. However, no matches have been found so far, and the identity of the killers remains unknown. Jack Burgoon's family, including his daughter Nina Allen, continues to seek justice and closure, emphasizing the emotional toll that the lack of resolution has taken on them. They have expressed frustration at the lack of progress, with Nina stating that "it’s been really hard emotionally not having closure" and highlighting the difficulty of carrying on without justice for her father.
The authorities are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest, and anyone with knowledge related to the case is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers or the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. The family hopes that bringing renewed attention to the case will help uncover new leads and ensure that those responsible for Jack Burgoon’s death are brought to justice. If you have any information regarding this case, please reach out to local law enforcement or the Ohio BCI to contribute.
