Richard Faulks, aged 63, was found dead on October 30, 1977, in Akron, Ohio. The incident took place at 263 South Arlington Street, where Faulks rented a room above Steve's Photo Studio. On the morning of October 30, an employee of the photo studio arrived to find Richard Faulks lying on the floor with a fatal gunshot wound. Faulks had keys to the photo studio, suggesting that he may have had access to the premises before the incident occurred.
The homicide of Richard Faulks remains unsolved despite the investigation conducted by the Akron Police Department. There have been no significant leads that have led to the identification of a suspect, and the case remains part of Ohio's list of cold cases. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office have included this case in their unsolved homicide database in hopes that renewed public interest might bring forward new information that could help solve this longstanding case.
Authorities continue to seek information regarding Richard Faulks' death, and they encourage anyone with knowledge about the incident to come forward to assist in resolving the case. Tips can be submitted to the Ohio Attorney General's Office or Akron Police Department to help bring justice and closure to the family of Richard Faulks.
