Robert Hawthorne, a 57-year-old resident of Akron, Ohio, was found dead in his home on February 27, 2000. The incident took place at his residence at 353 Hickory Street in Akron. On the day of his death, the door to Hawthorne’s home was found ajar, and he was discovered fatally shot on the living room floor. The circumstances of his death suggest that someone entered the home without apparent signs of forced entry, though the specifics of any possible motive remain unclear.
This case has remained unsolved, and it is considered one of Akron's cold cases. The Akron Police Department has been working in conjunction with the Ohio Attorney General's Office to gather any information that could help solve the case. Hawthorne’s murder is listed in the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation's database for unsolved homicides, which aims to keep public awareness alive for such cases in hopes of uncovering new leads. Anyone with additional information is urged to come forward to assist in bringing those responsible to justice.
The Ohio Attorney General's Office and local law enforcement agencies continue to appeal for tips from the public, as even small details might help in solving Robert Hawthorne’s case. Keeping these unsolved cases visible to the community plays a crucial role in potentially finding new evidence that could lead to a resolution.
