On April 24, 1978, Linda Jones, a 53-year-old woman, was found dead in Columbus, Ohio. Linda's death was particularly brutal; she had been severely beaten, and her body exhibited signs of a violent assault. It was reported that Linda had also been sexually assaulted. Despite an immediate investigation by local law enforcement, her case quickly went cold, with few viable leads that could identify the perpetrator.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and local law enforcement have been working to bring attention to Linda's unsolved homicide. Her case is listed among many unsolved homicides in Ohio, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward. The circumstances surrounding her death remain a mystery, and law enforcement officials hope that renewed visibility through cold case programs will lead to new tips that could help solve the case. The Ohio Attorney General's Office continues to offer support to the local police by highlighting Linda's case in their unsolved homicide database, providing resources for comparison with other cold cases, and soliciting tips from the public.
