On August 9, 1981, Anna Hliaras, a 57-year-old woman from Dayton, Ohio, was found murdered at her home located at 903 West Grand Avenue. Anna was heavily involved in her community, particularly with the Neighborhood Association Crime Watch, and was known for her commitment to making her neighborhood safer. Her active role in confronting local disturbances was a well-known aspect of her character. Some investigators believe that her vigilant activities might have led to her being targeted.
Anna was found dead inside her garage by her brother, and it was determined that she had been strangled. Her tragic death has remained unsolved for decades, despite the extensive investigation conducted by the Dayton Police Department. The scene at her home showed signs of a struggle, including broken windows, suggesting a violent confrontation occurred before her death.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Miami Valley Crime Stoppers have kept her case open and are actively seeking tips that could help solve this cold case. Authorities continue to ask anyone with information to come forward, hoping that renewed public attention might lead to identifying her killer and finally bringing justice to Anna's family and the community she worked so hard to protect. Anyone with details is urged to contact Miami Valley Crime Stoppers or the Dayton Police Department's Cold Case Unit for further information.
