Chandler Franks, a 70-year-old resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, was brutally beaten to death on April 20, 1989. The incident took place at his residence, located at 2329 May Street in Cincinnati's Hamilton County. The crime remains unsolved, and Franks' homicide has been categorized as a cold case by Ohio authorities. The Cincinnati Police Department is the agency responsible for the investigation.
Details about the suspect indicate that the assailant was a black male, but no further description or leads have been made public. The case is part of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation's unsolved homicide database, which is used to help bring visibility to cold cases in the hope of gathering new information from the public. Authorities are still urging anyone with information regarding the homicide to contact the Bureau of Criminal Investigation or submit tips that could potentially aid in solving the case.
Chandler Franks' murder is among many unsolved homicides in Ohio that continue to await resolution. The community and law enforcement remain hopeful that visibility through resources such as the Ohio Attorney General's unsolved homicide listings may bring forward any information needed to bring justice for Franks and provide closure for his loved ones.
