On December 20, 2009, Franklin Cecil, a 16-year-old from Columbus, Ohio, was tragically shot and killed. The incident occurred in the southern area of Columbus, and the homicide has remained unsolved since then. Franklin's death was one of many violent incidents involving young individuals in Columbus, highlighting the ongoing concerns regarding youth violence in the area.
The case has been classified as an unsolved homicide and is listed in the Ohio Attorney General's cold case database. This database is maintained by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) to help local law enforcement agencies with unresolved cases. The BCI continues to appeal for public assistance to solve Franklin's murder, hoping that new leads might emerge from increased visibility of the case. Franklin’s case, like other cold cases, remains a priority for law enforcement, and they encourage anyone with information that could help to come forward.
