On April 4, 1993, Cynthia Davison, aged 21, was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head in Columbus, Ohio. The incident took place at the rear of 4673 Refugee Road in Franklin County. The Columbus Police Department responded to the scene, but despite initial efforts, the case remains unsolved. There were no specific suspects or known motive immediately identified, and the investigation has been stagnant for many years, leaving the tragic homicide unresolved.
Cynthia Davison’s death was one of several similar incidents in the early 1990s involving young Black women in Columbus, many of whom were linked to prostitution. Her case, along with others like that of Carla Hagwood and Brenda Mitchell, led authorities to suspect that there might be a connection, possibly involving a serial killer. However, a lack of coordinated communication among law enforcement departments hindered the investigation efforts at the time, and these potential links remain unproven.
Cynthia’s case is still featured in the Ohio Attorney General's cold case database, and authorities are continuing to appeal for any information that could lead to solving her homicide. The public is encouraged to come forward with any details that might help bring justice to Cynthia and closure for her family. You can contact the Columbus Police Department or submit tips to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation if you have information that could assist in the investigation.
