On August 22, 2008, 47-year-old Jimmy Hicks was tragically killed in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred near Parsons Avenue, just south of Hosach Street. Jimmy Hicks was severely beaten during a robbery, resulting in his death. The details of the crime indicate that the attack was brutal, and it is suspected to have been part of a robbery that turned deadly. Despite an investigation by the Columbus Police Department, no suspects have been apprehended, and the case remains unsolved.
Law enforcement has continued to appeal for information from the public to help solve this case. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has also listed Jimmy Hicks' case in their database of unsolved homicides in hopes of generating new leads. They urge anyone who may have any relevant information to come forward. Solving this case could bring some closure to the family of Jimmy Hicks, who have waited for justice for over a decade.
