On February 17, 1983, Richard K. Maull, aged 58, was involved in an altercation outside a residence on Lane Street in Akron, Ohio. During this confrontation with an unknown suspect, Maull was shot in the head. He was immediately hospitalized and fought for his life for nearly a month before succumbing to his injuries on March 13, 1983.
The case has been classified as a homicide, and the Akron Police Department has continued to seek information regarding this unsolved crime. To date, no suspect has been identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with Maull’s death. Authorities have appealed to the public for any leads that could help provide justice for Maull and closure for his family.
This unsolved case is part of a broader effort by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and local law enforcement to solve cold cases across Ohio. Richard Maull's death remains one of the numerous unsolved homicides in Akron, with investigators hoping that renewed public attention might yield new leads and help solve the case after all these years. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Akron Police Department or the statewide tip line.
