On November 22, 1981, William M. Coates, a 22-year-old man, was tragically killed in Cincinnati, Ohio. The incident occurred at 1408 Linn Street in Hamilton County. Coates was shot at this location, and the case has remained unsolved since that day. The Cincinnati Police Department has been in charge of the investigation, but despite efforts over the years, no suspects have been officially identified or charged in connection with Coates' death.
The homicide occurred in the evening hours, and very little additional detail about the crime has been made public. Law enforcement is still actively seeking information from anyone who might know more about what happened that night. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has listed the case as an open cold case, indicating that it is still possible for new leads or tips to bring about progress. This unsolved homicide is one of many from the early 1980s that still haunt the community, as family and friends await justice.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and local authorities continue to request the public's assistance, hoping that someone who may have witnessed the crime or has information, even after all these years, will come forward. Such cold cases are challenging, but they also demonstrate the crucial role that community members play in supporting ongoing investigations. Anyone with information can contact law enforcement or the BCI to provide a tip that could help solve the case.
