On October 13, 1998, Lee Hannum, a 35-year-old man from Dayton, Ohio, was found shot and killed. The incident took place in Montgomery County, and the case has remained unsolved for over two decades. The Dayton Police Department investigated the case, but no suspects have been publicly identified, leaving the homicide open and unsolved.
The Ohio Attorney General's Office, in partnership with local law enforcement agencies, has listed Hannum's case among the state's many unsolved homicides. Authorities continue to request assistance from the public, seeking any information that could provide new leads. These cold cases are actively highlighted by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation to increase the chances of solving them and providing closure to the victims' families. The continued visibility of Hannum’s case through state-level platforms reflects ongoing efforts to solve this tragic incident and bring justice to his family.
