On January 15, 1973, Gloria Buck, a 26-year-old resident of Harrison Township near Dayton, Ohio, was tragically found murdered along with her two young children, 6-year-old Tracy Buck and 5-year-old Scott Buck. The three victims were discovered in their home on Arthur Avenue by a concerned neighbor who went to check on them. The scene was shocking, as all three had been killed inside the residence, which was described as a family home in a relatively quiet neighborhood.
The investigation began immediately, and it was clear that Gloria and her children had died from a violent incident. However, despite efforts by law enforcement, no suspect has ever been publicly identified. The case remains unsolved to this day, and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has kept the investigation open as one of the region's longstanding cold cases. The crime scene itself offered few definitive leads, which has made solving the case particularly challenging.
The murders of Gloria Buck and her children occurred during a time of heightened concern in the Dayton area, as they were part of a larger series of violent incidents that took place in the early 1970s. This included other unsolved cases, contributing to an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty in the community. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) still lists the Buck family murders among its unsolved homicides, hoping that renewed attention or modern forensic techniques might help bring justice to the victims.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office or provide anonymous tips through Central Ohio Crime Stoppers. Despite the many years that have passed, authorities continue to seek justice for Gloria Buck and her children, hoping to provide answers and closure to the family and community.
