Jerry Leirer, aged 42, was found dead on February 28, 1977, in Perrysburg, Ohio. The incident took place at a Holiday Inn located at 10630 Fremont Pike. On that day, officers responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle, a Lincoln Mark IV, in the rear lot of the hotel. Upon further investigation, the officers discovered a deceased male wrapped in a blanket in the trunk of the car. The victim was identified as Jerry Leirer.
Jerry Leirer had been shot twice, with gunshot wounds found in the back of his head and his back. The investigation was carried out by the Perrysburg Township Police Department, but the case remains unsolved to this day. Authorities have not identified any suspects, and they continue to seek public assistance in gathering information regarding the case. Leirer’s death has been included in Ohio's unsolved homicides database, with the hope that someone with information may come forward to help resolve the case.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and the Ohio Attorney General's Office have highlighted this cold case, urging anyone with any information to submit a tip. The authorities believe that even the smallest detail could be crucial in solving Jerry Leirer's homicide and providing closure to his family.
