On June 2, 1994, Howard Defeo was found dead in Columbus, Ohio, after suffering a brutal attack. The incident occurred between Short Street and Sycamore Street in Franklin County. Howard Defeo, a 52-year-old male, was beaten severely, suffering multiple blunt force injuries to the head and chest, which led to his death. The Columbus Police Department, responsible for investigating this homicide, classified it as an unsolved case, and no suspects have been apprehended.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), along with the Columbus Police Department, has listed Howard Defeo's case in their cold case database in the hopes of gathering new information that could help solve this crime. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement agencies are still looking for tips that may lead to identifying the perpetrator(s) and bringing justice to Defeo's family. The community is urged to assist by providing any information that may be relevant to solving this homicide.
