207 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Case Description
Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On July 12, 2005, Sanikqua Hester, a 23-year-old male, was found fatally shot at 531 Lilley Avenue in Columbus, Ohio. He had sustained two gunshot wounds—one to the head and one to the torso. This incident, which occurred in Franklin County, was classified as a homicide by the Columbus Police Department, and the case remained unsolved for years before eventually being linked to gang-related activities involving the Short North Posse.

Years later, the investigation uncovered that Sanik ...Read More
Victim Details

Sanikqua Hester

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

2005-07-12

2005-07-12

Sanikqua

Hester

Yes

11/11/2025

1


Area Body Found: