On May 13, 1979, Hearl Mungo, aged 49, was found dead in Columbus, Ohio. Mungo was discovered at approximately 1377 Gennesee Avenue, suffering from a fatal gunshot wound to his back. Authorities believe the shooting occurred sometime between the early hours of 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. The Columbus Police Department is leading the investigation into this homicide, and despite their efforts, the case remains unsolved.
Hearl Mungo's death was classified as a homicide immediately upon discovery, and it has since remained an open case. Law enforcement agencies have continued to seek out any information that might provide leads to bring the perpetrator to justice. The Ohio Attorney General’s office has actively featured Mungo’s case in their database of unsolved homicides in an effort to gather information from the community. Anyone with details that could help resolve this cold case is encouraged to contact the authorities.
Mungo was born on October 30, 1928, in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, and moved to Columbus, Ohio, where he eventually met his untimely death. His memorial exists on Find a Grave, where family, friends, and the community continue to honor his memory. Despite the decades that have passed, the call for answers and justice for Hearl Mungo remains urgent, and authorities continue to hope that someone with crucial information will come forward.
