On September 11, 1979, Tina Johnson, a 19-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, was found dead at her residence on South 18th Street. Tina was discovered with multiple stab wounds to her chest and was pronounced dead at the scene. The homicide, which took place in Franklin County, shocked the community. Despite efforts by law enforcement, this case remains unsolved, with no suspects formally identified.
The Columbus Police Department has classified this as an unsolved homicide and continues to investigate, seeking any leads that might help in solving the case. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has also listed Tina Johnson’s case among their cold cases, and they urge anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing justice to her family and friends. The authorities remain hopeful that community members may provide crucial information that could help resolve this tragic event.