Leslie Wurm, aged 24, was found dead on July 18, 1978, in Tiffin, Ohio, following an apparent homicide that remains unsolved. Wurm was discovered in his Riverbend apartment, located at 184 East Market Street, several days after he was last seen. The exact date of the homicide is unknown, but it is believed to have occurred between July 14 and July 18. The police investigation indicated that Wurm had likely been the victim of an attack by an unknown assailant, although no arrests were made, and no clear suspect has been identified.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), along with the Tiffin Police Department, has included Wurm's case in their ongoing efforts to resolve cold cases across the state. Despite the passage of many years, the case remains active, with law enforcement hoping for new leads that could bring clarity to the circumstances of Wurm's death. The public is encouraged to provide any information that could help in bringing justice to Wurm's family and finally solving this decades-old crime.
Wurm's memorial on Find A Grave also notes his death, reflecting on his young age and the unresolved nature of his tragic demise. His case is part of Ohio's broader attempt to shed light on unsolved homicides and obtain public assistance in generating new investigative leads.
