Bryan Keith Goodwin, aged 26, was found deceased on June 13, 1987, in Columbus, Ohio. His body was discovered by fishermen near an embankment along the west side of Alum Creek Drive, south of Rathmell Road. The body was fully clothed, and investigators determined that Goodwin had died from a gunshot wound. It appeared that his body had been left in that location for about 30 days prior to its discovery.
An identification belonging to Bryan Goodwin was found on the body, and it was confirmed that he had been reported missing to the Columbus Police Department on June 11, 1987.
The investigation into Bryan Goodwin's death remains unsolved, and it is listed as a cold case in the Ohio Attorney General's database. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office and the Columbus Police Department have made repeated calls for information from the public to assist in solving the case, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in addressing such unresolved homicides. His tragic death remains part of the backlog of cold cases that law enforcement agencies hope to eventually solve through renewed tips and advances in forensic technology.
Anyone with information related to Bryan Goodwin's death is encouraged to contact the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation or the Columbus Police Department to provide any details that might help bring closure to this unsolved case. His family and friends continue to remember him and seek justice for his untimely death.
