On May 29, 1981, seventy-three-year-old Raymond Hall was the victim of a fatal robbery in Columbus, Ohio. During the course of the robbery, Hall was stabbed and later transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The incident took place at the northwest corner of Cleveland and Maynard avenues, in Franklin County. The case, which was investigated by the Columbus Police Department, has remained unsolved, with no significant leads coming forward to identify the assailant.
Raymond Hall’s homicide is currently part of Ohio's unsolved homicide cold case database. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) assists law enforcement by providing greater visibility to these cases and encourages the public to come forward with any information that could help bring justice. Highlighting these cold cases aims to help law enforcement identify potential leads and bring closure to the victims' families. Despite the resources dedicated by the Columbus Police and BCI, the case remains unresolved, and authorities continue to seek tips from the public that could aid the investigation.
Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to contact the Ohio Attorney General’s Office or submit a tip through their dedicated channels. Even small details can sometimes be crucial in solving such cold cases and bringing those responsible to justice.
