On January 4, 1987, Ann Bowlby, a 21-year-old woman, was found shot to death in her residence located on State Route 668 in New Straitsville, Ohio. The incident likely occurred sometime between January 3 and January 4, 1987. Ann was discovered by her sister and brother-in-law, who visited her home and found her lying face down on the living room floor. The Perry County Sheriff's Office classified her death as a homicide.
The investigation into Ann Bowlby's murder has remained open and unresolved for decades, with no known suspects or arrests. The Ohio Attorney General's office, through its cold case initiative, continues to seek assistance from the public. Law enforcement has urged anyone with information that could help solve this case to come forward, hoping that increased visibility might generate new leads and finally bring justice to Ann Bowlby and her family.
If you have any information regarding this case, you can submit tips to the Perry County Sheriff's Office or the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) through their cold case database.
