Lemlem Gidey, aged 25, was tragically killed on May 29, 1998, in Columbus, Ohio. She was found deceased in her apartment located at 3039 Bellwood Court, Apt. 7, having been strangled. The Columbus Police Department took charge of the investigation, but her case remains unsolved and is listed as part of the Ohio Attorney General’s unsolved homicide cases.
The incident occurred in the early hours, and there were no apparent signs of forced entry or robbery, suggesting a complex investigation for law enforcement. The circumstances of her death have drawn attention to the need for more information from anyone who might have knowledge of what transpired that day. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), in coordination with local law enforcement, has kept this case open and has made efforts to keep it in the public's awareness in hopes that new information might come to light.
The Ohio Attorney General's office has highlighted Lemlem's case as part of its initiative to solve cold cases by involving the community. Tips and leads are still actively being sought, as even seemingly small details could help bring a resolution to the case. Authorities urge anyone with information to reach out, aiming to bring justice for Lemlem and closure for her loved ones.
