On March 18, 1981, Edward L. Highley, a 21-year-old, was tragically killed in a robbery at his workplace, the Clark Oil Station on Diagonal Road in Akron, Ohio. While he was working at the gas station, an assailant entered with the intent to rob the establishment, and during the crime, Highley was fatally shot. Local law enforcement responded, but the case remains unsolved despite ongoing efforts and appeals for information.
This homicide case has remained open for over four decades, with the Akron Police Department and Ohio Attorney General’s Office still actively seeking tips from the public. Highley’s death left a profound impact on his family and community, and his case is now listed among Ohio’s cold cases in hopes that renewed interest may encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward, potentially shedding new light on the events of that night.
