On June 6, 1982, Richard Hayes, a 75-year-old resident of Franklin, Ohio, was found dead in his home located at 16 East Fifth Street. The homicide occurred during the early morning hours when unknown individuals entered the residence, which had recently been sold and was in the process of being prepared for new owners. When the new owners returned later that day, they found signs of a break-in and subsequently discovered Mr. Hayes deceased in his bed.
The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma.
The circumstances surrounding Richard Hayes' death remain a mystery, as there were no immediate suspects or motives identified by investigators. The case has been classified as an unsolved homicide by the Franklin Police Department and is still under investigation. Authorities have continued to encourage anyone with information to come forward to help solve this case.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), working with local law enforcement, has highlighted this case as part of its ongoing efforts to bring visibility to unsolved homicides across Ohio. By bringing these cases to public attention, BCI aims to gather tips that could help bring the perpetrator to justice and provide some sense of closure to the victim's family and community.
