On October 27, 1995, Samuel Howard, a 25-year-old male, was found dead in his home in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred at 110 N. 21st Street in Franklin County. Samuel Howard had suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was found in the kitchen of the residence. The Columbus Police Department responded to the scene, but despite an ongoing investigation, the case remains unsolved.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has included Samuel Howard's case in its database of unsolved homicides in hopes of bringing more visibility to the investigation. By highlighting such cold cases, the BCI aims to generate new leads that might help bring justice for the victim and closure for his loved ones. Authorities have been urging anyone with information to come forward, as even a small detail could be crucial in solving the case. The investigation is still open, and public assistance is considered essential to moving forward with new leads.