Do you know who murdered Ram Singh in 1999? In the early morning light of July 22, 1999, a janitor at Cherry Park School in Portland, Oregon, made a grim discovery on the playground. Lying in the open area at 1930 SE 104th Avenue was the body of 16-year-old Ram Singh, a Pacific Islander male. The janitor immediately contacted the authorities, and upon their arrival, the young man was pronounced deceased.
An autopsy later revealed that Ram Singh had died from a gunshot wound.
Investigators determined that he had been shot sometime during the night before his body was found. The playground where he was discovered was known to be a frequent gathering spot for local teenagers, adding a layer of complexity to the investigation into his final hours.
Ram Singh had been a student at several alternative schools in the Portland area. During the course of the investigation, rumors surfaced suggesting he may have had associations with a local gang. Despite these leads and inquiries into the social circles he moved in, the case grew cold. To this day, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the homicide. The death of Ram Singh remains an unsolved cold case, leaving his family and the community without answers.
