On January 13, 1991, Roderick Clemons, a 26-year-old employee working at a Church's Chicken restaurant in Akron, Ohio, was shot and killed during an apparent robbery. The incident took place at 1261 Copley Road. Roderick was working as an assistant manager and had been striving for a promotion despite his concerns about the rough neighborhood surrounding the restaurant. On that tragic day, Roderick clocked in for his shift but unfortunately never made it home.
The Akron Police Department, along with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), has kept this case open for over three decades, hoping to find answers. The authorities have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and help solve the case. Despite ongoing appeals, no suspects have been identified, and Roderick's murder remains unsolved to this day.
The case has gained attention through coverage by journalists and podcasts, including the "Murder Sheet," which featured an episode discussing Roderick’s story and interviewed journalists who have looked into the case in-depth. These efforts have helped keep the memory of Roderick alive and raised awareness about the need for justice in his unsolved homicide. Authorities are still hoping for any information that could lead to a breakthrough in solving this cold case.
