On June 18, 1996, Opal Hensley, aged 40, was found deceased in Barberton, Ohio, located in Summit County. Her death was determined to be a homicide, and the case remains unsolved. The incident was part of a series of cold cases that the Ohio Attorney General's office has included in their unsolved homicide database in hopes of gaining further information that could lead to an arrest. Despite efforts by law enforcement to uncover new leads, the circumstances of Hensley’s death are still under investigation, with no suspects identified or apprehended to date.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) plays a role in supporting local law enforcement by providing visibility and resources for cold cases like that of Opal Hensley. The details of her death are sparse, but the hope is that with the public's help and the sharing of information, new leads might emerge. The community and anyone with knowledge of the events surrounding her death are encouraged to provide tips to help resolve the case and bring justice to Hensley’s family. The BCI and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office continue to feature cases like Hensley’s on their cold case database, appealing to the public for any potential information that could help solve these crimes.
