William Morton, a 73-year-old man, was tragically shot and killed on April 18, 1973, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The incident took place at 27 E. 9th Street in Hamilton County. The Cincinnati Police Department is responsible for investigating this case, which remains unsolved. Despite the decades that have passed, authorities continue to seek leads to understand the circumstances that led to Morton’s death.
William Morton was buried in Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati.
The Ohio Attorney General's Office has included his homicide as part of their cold case investigations, making a public appeal for any information that might help solve the case. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact law enforcement to assist in bringing justice to William Morton and his family. His death forms part of the broader efforts by Ohio authorities to address unsolved homicides and bring closure to families impacted by violent crime.
