Mattie Broadus

Mattie Broadus, a 70-year-old Black woman, was tragically murdered on June 5, 1974, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was found stabbed to death in her residence at 330 W. 4th St. #15A. The circumstances surrounding her death remain unsolved, and law enforcement continues to seek information regarding the case.

At the time of her murder, Mattie Broadus was living in Hamilton County, Ohio. Her death was recorded as a homicide, but details regarding any suspects or arrests remain scarce. The Cincinnati Police Department has maintained an open investigation into her case, urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.

There have been speculations linking her murder to Samuel Little, a notorious serial killer who confessed to 90 murders across the United States. Little claimed to have killed a Black woman in Cincinnati in 1974, but his typical method of killing—knocking out and strangling his victims—did not match the circumstances of Mattie Broadus' death, which was caused by stabbing. As a result, authorities have not confirmed any direct connection between Little and Broadus' murder.

Despite decades passing since the crime, Mattie Broadus' case remains unresolved. The Ohio Attorney General's Office continues to list her homicide among the state's cold cases, hoping that new leads or advancements in forensic technology may eventually bring justice for her and her family.