On December 19, 1991, 21-year-old Donald Franklin Jr. was tragically found dead behind his residence at 492 Bishop Street in Akron, Ohio. He had sustained a fatal gunshot wound, and his death was classified as a homicide. Despite the efforts of the Akron Police Department to solve the case, it remains unsolved.
The Ohio Attorney General's Office has listed Donald Franklin Jr.'s homicide in their database of unsolved cases, aiming to draw renewed public attention in hopes of generating
new leads. Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is encouraged to come forward, as even small details could be crucial in solving the case and bringing justice to his family. Authorities continue to encourage the community to submit any tips through the resources available via the Ohio Attorney General's Office.
