On November 15, 2004, the body of 47-year-old Frances Smith was discovered behind a residence on Bryden Road in Columbus, Ohio. Smith, who was a Black woman, died as a result of strangulation. It was noted that she had been beaten and was found unclothed, indicating a particularly brutal attack. She had last been seen alive the previous night at approximately 10:30 PM. Despite investigations by the Columbus Police Department, no arrests were made, and her case remains unsolved.
Authorities continue to seek information that could help resolve this case.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the relevant authorities to assist in the ongoing investigation. The Ohio Attorney General's office continues to feature Smith's case among its unsolved homicides in an effort to gather any new leads from the community.
