On November 21, 1988, Emmett Watts III, aged 40, was found dead in Dayton, Ohio. The homicide occurred on the same day, with Watts’ body being discovered in the area of Montgomery County. Despite initial investigations by the Dayton Police Department, no suspect has been identified, and the case remains unsolved.
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has classified the case as an unsolved homicide, which remains under active investigation.
The Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) encourages anyone with information to come forward, as even minor leads can prove crucial in helping solve cases that have remained unsolved for decades. Authorities continue to hope for public assistance to help bring closure to Watts’ family and friends.
The BCI and local law enforcement have made efforts to keep cases like this visible through databases and cold case initiatives. The goal is to ensure that the victims are not forgotten, and that justice is eventually served. Anyone with information can contact the Dayton Police Department or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to help provide answers in this cold case.
