Juan Lamont Wills Jr., known by the nickname "Fern," was a 23-year-old man from Columbus, Ohio, who was tragically killed on January 8, 2010. Born on May 11, 1986, in Columbus, Juan was loved by his family and known for his close relationships with his mother, Tonya Woods, and other family members. His sudden and violent death left his community in shock and his family grieving.
On the night of January 8th, police were called to the scene, but by the time emergency services arrived, Juan had already succumbed to his injuries. The homicide has since remained unsolved, and the Columbus Police Department continues to seek any information that might help bring justice for Juan and his family. Despite ongoing appeals for witnesses or information that could lead to a break in the case, the identity of the perpetrator remains unknown.
The Columbus Division of Police encourages anyone who may have information regarding this crime to come forward. The case is part of a broader list of unsolved homicides, and local authorities, along with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), continue to work to highlight cases like Juan's in the hope of generating new leads and bringing justice to his family.