Walter Bucannan Ivy, known by his nickname "Cheese," was a 25-year-old resident of Dayton, Ohio, who was tragically murdered on May 31, 2008. The incident took place in Dayton, specifically in Montgomery County, and has remained an unsolved homicide. Despite the efforts of local law enforcement, including the Dayton Police Department, no suspects or substantial leads have emerged in the years since the killing.
Ivy’s death was classified as a homicide on the same day that it occurred, and investigators have since struggled to piece together exactly what led to his untimely death.
Walter Ivy, a lifelong resident of Dayton, was well-regarded by those who knew him. He attended Dayton Public Schools and had an interest in electronics and computer programming. During his life, he worked at Sugar Creek Company and was described as diligent and dedicated. The community's shock at his sudden death has only been amplified by the lack of resolution regarding the circumstances of his murder.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) continues to keep the case open as part of the state's unsolved homicide efforts. They work to bring increased visibility to such cases in hopes of obtaining public tips that might help bring the perpetrators to justice and provide closure to the victim's loved ones. Authorities are still hopeful that by keeping Walter Ivy's case in the public eye, new information may come forward that can help solve the case. Anyone with any information about the incident is urged to submit a tip to aid the investigation.
