On August 10, 1998, 44-year-old Lisa Denby was found dead from a gunshot wound behind 1526 E. Long Street in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred in Franklin County, and her death was ruled a homicide. Lisa was reportedly shot earlier in the day, but her body was not discovered until later. The crime scene was located at the rear of a building in an area of Columbus known for its struggles with crime.
Lisa Denby's murder remains unsolved, and no suspects have been identified publicly.
It is believed that her death may have been connected to the lifestyle she was living at the time, which included working as a sex worker on the east side of Columbus. The details surrounding her death are sparse, and despite police efforts, no arrests have been made. Her case has since remained a cold case, and local authorities are seeking any information from the public that could help solve this homicide.
The Columbus Police Department, in partnership with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, continues to look for leads in this tragic case. Tips from the community are still being solicited, and anyone with information that could help bring closure to Lisa Denby's family and loved ones is urged to come forward. The investigation remains active, and law enforcement hopes that new advances in forensic technology or new witnesses coming forward might finally provide the breakthrough needed to resolve her case.
