Do you know who murdered Stacey? Stacey Beth Colbert, a 23-year-old female, went missing from her apartment in Columbus, Ohio, on March 22, 1998. Concerned family members reported her disappearance on March 24 when they were unable to reach her for several days, and she had not reported to work. Upon investigation, her apartment was found unlocked, and there were no signs of forced entry or burglary.
Neighbors later reported hearing a female scream and loud banging on the evening of March 22, which added to the suspicion that something had gone terribly wrong.
For several years, the case remained a missing persons investigation. Tragically, on November 27, 2004, a hunter searching for a lost dog discovered human remains buried beneath a pile of tree limbs and other debris in a wooded area near State Route 257 in Delaware County, Ohio. These remains were later identified as Stacey Colbert’s through dental records. Authorities believe that Colbert may have known her killer, as there were no clear signs of a struggle in her apartment, and her disappearance appeared to have happened suddenly and violently.
The investigation into Stacey Colbert's death remains open, and the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Ohio Attorney General's Office, continues to seek any information that could lead to the resolution of this case. Despite the discovery of her remains, the circumstances of her death are still shrouded in mystery, and no suspects have been publicly named. Law enforcement encourages anyone with relevant information to come forward to help bring closure to Stacey’s family and deliver justice for her untimely death. The community continues to remember Stacey, keeping hope alive that her killer will be found and held accountable.
