Dwana Latrice Kirkland, a 25-year-old female, was tragically murdered on November 25, 1997, in Dayton, Ohio. Her body was discovered in Montgomery County, and the case remains unsolved. Kirkland's death is considered a homicide, and she was memorialized along with other victims from 1997 in Montgomery County. Despite continued efforts by law enforcement, no arrests have been made in connection with her death.
The Dayton Police Department, along with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), has listed her case among other unsolved homicides in hopes of generating new leads from the public. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office maintains a database of unsolved homicides, and Kirkland’s case is featured as part of the effort to bring visibility to cases like hers that need community assistance for resolution. Anyone with information that could aid in the investigation is encouraged to submit a tip through the Ohio Attorney General’s Office or contact local law enforcement.
The homicide of Dwana Kirkland remains an open case, and authorities are actively seeking the public's help in providing any information that could lead to identifying the perpetrator. This tragic event has left her family and community seeking justice and closure.
