On July 20, 1979, Edith Harris, aged 21, was found dead behind a house located at 323 S. 22nd Street in Columbus, Ohio. The Columbus Police Department responded to the scene, where Harris was discovered lying in tall grass. The investigation revealed that she had sustained blunt force trauma, and her death was ruled as a homicide. The circumstances suggest that her body had been there for some time before it was discovered, adding a layer of complexity to the case.
Edith Harris was originally from Morrisdale, Pennsylvania, and had only recently moved to Columbus when her life was abruptly ended. Despite efforts from the Columbus Police Department and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), her murder remains unsolved. The case has been included in the Ohio Attorney General's cold case listings in hopes that increased public awareness could generate new leads that might help solve this decades-old mystery.
Authorities have continued to seek assistance from the community to gather any information that might shed light on what happened to Edith Harris. Her family and law enforcement officials still hope that someone who knows something about her tragic death will come forward. If you have any relevant information, you are encouraged to submit a tip through the Ohio Attorney General's Office or contact the Columbus Police Department.
