On April 20, 2003, 75-year-old Manuel Neace was found dead at his residence at 173 N. Wilson Road in Columbus, Ohio. Neace's body was discovered with multiple blunt force impacts to the head, which were determined to be the cause of his death. The incident occurred in Franklin County, and despite investigations conducted by the Columbus Police Department, the case remains unsolved.
Neace's death is listed as an unsolved homicide by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), which aims to keep such cases visible in hopes of finding new leads. The Columbus Police Department continues to appeal to the public for information that may help solve this case and bring those responsible to justice.
Anyone with information regarding the homicide of Manuel Neace is encouraged to contact the Columbus Police Department or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. Community assistance in cold cases is often crucial, and even small details could help investigators solve this longstanding case.
