Candace Rose, aged 28, was found dead in her apartment on April 29, 2004, in Chillicothe, Ohio. Her body was discovered in the bathroom of her residence at 1911 Western Avenue by two friends around 3:00 PM. Candace had last been seen alive the previous evening, April 28, at approximately 10:00 PM in her apartment. She had recently moved to Chillicothe from Mansfield, Ohio.
Investigators initially had a suspect in connection with her death, but unfortunately, there was insufficient evidence at the time to proceed with prosecution. The investigation remains unsolved, and the Ross County Sheriff's Office, along with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, continues to seek information from the public. Candace’s case is part of the broader cold case efforts to bring visibility to unsolved homicides across Ohio, with hopes that new tips or evidence might lead to justice for her and closure for her family.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact law enforcement to assist in solving this case. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office maintains a cold case database to help bring public attention to these tragic, unresolved incidents.
