Raymond Cruzado, aged 22, was the victim of a homicide on April 4, 1977, in Lorain, Ohio. Cruzado, along with a 23-year-old woman named Maida Ann Ridenour (also known as Parker or Johnigan), was found dead at the Lorain Grandview Motel located on West Erie Avenue. The incident, which has been classified as a double homicide, remains unsolved to this day. The exact circumstances of what led to their deaths have not been publicly detailed, leaving many questions unanswered.
The discovery of both Cruzado and Ridenour occurred in the morning hours, with investigators responding to the scene to find both victims deceased in their motel room. Cruzado's death, occurring on April 4, 1977, came just one day after the initial incident on April 3. He was described as being 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with red hair and brown eyes. His background and the lack of leads in the case have made solving the crime challenging for authorities.
The Lorain Police Department, in conjunction with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), has been working to keep the case open and visible, hoping that someone may provide information that could lead to a breakthrough. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office features Cruzado’s case in their unsolved homicides database, inviting anyone with relevant information to come forward. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement remains hopeful that renewed interest might yield new clues, allowing Cruzado's family to finally receive answers and justice.
