On November 1, 1983, Heather Dean, an eighteen-month-old child, tragically lost her life in Columbus, Ohio. Heather was found at the bottom of the steps leading up to her home located at 2013 1/2 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus. She had suffered serious head injuries and was immediately transported to Children's Hospital, where she later died as a result of those injuries.
The incident was classified as a homicide, and the case has remained unsolved since that day.
Law enforcement, led by the Columbus Police Department, has not been able to close the case, and it remains part of Ohio's cold case database. Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information about Heather's death to come forward, hoping to bring closure and justice for her family.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) highlights unsolved cases like Heather Dean's in their effort to increase visibility and encourage potential witnesses to provide tips that could aid in resolving these cases. The hope is that someone, even years later, might have information that can lead to identifying those responsible for Heather's untimely death.
