On February 3, 1973, Eddie Herring, a well-known nightclub singer, and his wife, Sharon, were brutally murdered in their home in Dayton, Ohio. The couple was killed by shotgun blasts, and despite a police investigation, the case remains unsolved to this day. Herring, who was 35 at the time of his death, was a talented singer who had been performing in Dayton clubs since he was a teenager.
He had also been a member of the popular doo-wop group "The Dominoes" and toured both nationally and internationally during his musical career.
On the day of the incident, a tall, thin man dressed in black was seen arriving at the Herrings' home, reportedly carrying a 12-gauge shotgun. Eddie Herring allowed the man to enter, and shortly after, their young daughter was told to go to her bedroom. While in the bedroom, the daughter heard shots and eventually escaped through a window to seek help from neighbors. Eddie fired his own handgun in an attempt to defend his family, but it appears none of his shots hit the assailant. Sharon Herring was shot through a door as she tried to protect her daughter from the gunman.
Despite the clear violence and dramatic events of that day, the identity of the murderer remains unknown. The lack of solid leads and evidence made the case difficult to solve at the time, and decades later, the case is still considered a cold case by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). Authorities continue to appeal for information from the public that might help bring justice for Eddie and Sharon Herring's deaths.
This case highlights the tragic and senseless nature of many unsolved homicides and the impact they have on surviving family members and communities. Anyone with information regarding the case is encouraged to contact the Dayton Police Department or submit a tip through the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to assist in solving this long-standing mystery.
