On February 24, 1997, Richard Willis, a 34-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, was found dead from a gunshot wound in front of 730 North Nelson Road, apartment #C. The incident occurred in Franklin County, and the case remains unsolved. Willis's body was discovered outside the apartment building, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after the shooting.
The Columbus Police Department has been investigating this case for years, but no suspects have been identified. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office, in partnership with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), continues to feature Willis’s case in their unsolved homicide database in the hopes that someone with information will come forward. Authorities are encouraging anyone with knowledge about the circumstances of this case to reach out, as even small details could be vital in solving it and bringing justice to Richard Willis and his family.
Tips can be submitted to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, which remains committed to supporting local law enforcement in solving cold cases like this one.
