Margaret Patton, a 28-year-old resident of Akron, Ohio, was found dead on February 23, 1985, in the garage of her residence located on Copley Road. Margaret died as a result of blunt force trauma, and it appeared she had been at the location for some time before being discovered. Her death was ruled a homicide, and the investigation has remained unsolved for decades.
The Akron Police Department has continued its efforts to investigate the circumstances of Margaret's death, but no suspect has ever been publicly identified. The case remains open, and authorities are still seeking information that could help solve this cold case. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has also included Margaret's case in their database of unsolved homicides, encouraging anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist in bringing the person responsible to justice.
Margaret's murder is one of many unsolved homicides in the Akron area, highlighting the challenges faced by law enforcement in solving violent crimes from decades ago. Investigators hope that with renewed attention and possible new leads, there may still be hope for closure for Margaret's family and friends. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Akron Police Department or submit a tip to the Ohio Attorney General's Office.
