On January 19, 1997, 32-year-old Randall Vance was found with a fatal gunshot wound to the heart outside 829 E. Mithoff Street in Columbus, Ohio. The Columbus Police Department responded to the scene, but Vance was already deceased when they arrived. Despite initial investigations, no suspects were identified, and the case has since remained unsolved.
This homicide has been included in the Ohio Attorney General's unsolved cold case database, with authorities seeking help from the public to generate new leads. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) supports efforts to shed light on such cases by maintaining visibility and offering investigative resources to local law enforcement. Authorities continue to appeal for anyone with information about Vance’s death to come forward, hoping that renewed attention might bring justice for Vance and closure to his loved ones.
If you have any information that could help solve this case, the Ohio Attorney General's office encourages individuals to submit tips directly to law enforcement.
