On April 7, 2007, Marlin Stewart Sr. was murdered in Dayton, Ohio. The incident occurred in Montgomery County, and law enforcement responded to the scene that same day. Stewart, who was 29 years old, was known to his family and friends as a kind and well-loved individual. He was a devoted father, a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, and a talented barber who pursued his craft passionately. His community remembers him fondly for his gentle spirit and dedication to his family and faith.
Marlin Stewart's case remains unsolved, and the Dayton Police Department, in cooperation with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), has kept the case open, seeking information that could help bring those responsible to justice. The BCI features Marlin's case among its unsolved homicides, aiming to bring visibility to such cases and encourage the public to come forward with any information. Authorities have emphasized the importance of community tips in solving cases like Marlin’s, urging anyone with knowledge of the events leading to his death to assist in the investigation.
Marlin Stewart was laid to rest at Woodland Cemetery in Dayton, and his family has continued to commemorate his life through memorials and tributes. Despite the passage of years, they are still seeking closure for his tragic loss. The BCI and Dayton Police hope that increased public awareness will eventually lead to new information that could solve this case.
