On September 18, 2001, Richard Conkey, a 21-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, was shot multiple times at his residence located on Calumet Street in Columbus. Conkey was found with severe gunshot wounds, which ultimately led to his death on the same day. The Columbus Police Department responded to the incident, but the details surrounding the motive or the identity of the suspect(s) have remained elusive, making this a cold case.
The homicide took place in the early hours, and there was no immediate evidence to indicate a clear motive or any suspect details. The Columbus Police Department has kept this case open, and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has listed it among Ohio’s unsolved homicides, continuing to seek tips that could help bring closure to Conkey's family.
Richard Conkey was remembered fondly by friends and family, and his untimely death left a significant impact on those who knew him. Despite various efforts by law enforcement to solve this case, it remains unsolved, and anyone with potential information is urged to contact the authorities to help bring justice for Richard Conkey. The Ohio Attorney General's office has also highlighted this case as part of its ongoing cold case initiative, hoping for new information that could lead to a breakthrough.
