On June 16, 1989, Carrie Hartney, a 25-year-old resident of Akron, Ohio, tragically died alongside her two young children, Pamela (aged two) and Benjamin (eight months old), in a house fire. The incident took place at 1283 Andrus Street, and the fire was later determined to have been deliberately set, making this a case of arson. The Akron Police Department investigated the scene, but despite efforts, the case has remained unsolved.
The fire was intentionally ignited in the home, leading to the death of all three individuals inside. There were other individuals in the house at the time who managed to escape, but unfortunately, Carrie and her children did not survive. The motive behind the arson remains unclear, and authorities have encouraged anyone with information regarding the case to come forward. This tragic event has remained one of Akron's unsolved homicides, leaving family members and the community with many unanswered questions.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has included this case in their cold case database, seeking tips from the public that might help identify the perpetrator and finally bring justice to Carrie and her children. They continue to appeal for information in the hope that new leads could emerge, offering some sense of closure to the affected family.
