Jude Coleman, a 25-year-old man from Columbus, Ohio, was tragically killed on August 13, 1987. The incident took place at the rear of 1034 East 15th Avenue in Franklin County. Jude Coleman was found at this location with a gunshot wound, and he was pronounced dead upon arrival by emergency responders. The Columbus Police Department has been investigating his death as a homicide, but despite their efforts, no suspects have been publicly identified, and the case remains unsolved to this day.
Jude Coleman’s murder is part of the Ohio Attorney General's ongoing list of unsolved homicides, which highlights cold cases across the state in hopes of generating new leads. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) works with local law enforcement to bring attention to such cases, encouraging the public to come forward with any potential information that might help bring justice for the victims and closure for their families. The circumstances of Jude Coleman's death remain unclear, and authorities are still looking for anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious or has any relevant information about the events leading up to his death.
The Ohio Attorney General's Office continues to appeal to the public for help in solving Jude Coleman's case. Even the smallest piece of information could be crucial in breaking open the investigation and identifying those responsible for this unsolved crime. The BCI and Columbus Police Department remain hopeful that someone out there might hold the key to solving this tragic case.
