On April 16, 1975, Willie Williamson Jr., a 33-year-old man, was found dead in his home on Hartford Avenue in Akron, Ohio. He had suffered a fatal gunshot wound, and his death was ruled a homicide. The Akron Police Department led the investigation into this case, but despite efforts by law enforcement, the case remains unsolved to this day.
Williamson's homicide is one of many unsolved cases being highlighted by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). By providing visibility and seeking the public’s help, the authorities hope to gather new information that could lead to the resolution of this long-standing case. Community members are encouraged to come forward with any information that might assist in the investigation, in the hope of finally bringing justice for Willie Williamson Jr. and providing some measure of closure to his loved ones.
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office and the BCI have included this case in their cold case database in an effort to garner new leads. They encourage anyone who may have any information about the incident or who may have seen anything suspicious around the time of the crime to contact law enforcement and assist in this ongoing investigation.
