Richard Rorie, a 36-year-old male, was found dead on March 3, 2002, in Columbus, Ohio. His body was discovered at the rear of 2530 W. Broad Street. He had died from a gunshot wound to the head, and his death was classified as a homicide. The Columbus Police Department has been actively investigating this case, but it remains unsolved to this day. No suspects have been publicly identified, and the motive for the crime is still unknown.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has listed this case as part of their unsolved homicide database, in hopes that renewed visibility will prompt tips from the public that may lead to a resolution. The case is still being highlighted by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office as part of their cold case initiative, seeking any information that may assist in bringing justice for Richard Rorie's family. Anyone with information related to the crime is encouraged to reach out to law enforcement authorities to aid in solving this long-standing case.
