In the winter of 2015, a knock on the door of his Indianapolis home ended the life of 63-year-old Henry Nunn. On the evening of January 11th, Nunn answered a knock at his door and was fatally shot. The assailant's identity and the motive behind the deadly shooting remain a mystery to law enforcement, leaving his case unsolved.
Henry, a man known for his big heart and infectious smile, had retired after forty years of dedicated service at Valspar Coating.
He was a family man, a loving husband to his wife of twenty-nine years, Patricia, and a cherished father and grandfather. His life was one of community and faith; he was a loyal usher at his church and a beloved figure in his neighborhood, famous for his barbecues. His sudden and violent death sent shockwaves through his family and all who knew him.
In the years following his death, the narrative of Nunn's murder has been shaped by the unsettling possibility that he was targeted for his cooperation with the police in a separate murder case. This theory, highlighted in news reports, suggests that his death was a grim warning to others in the community: 'Don't talk to police.' Despite the efforts of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, who have featured his story in their unsolved case files, no arrests have been made. The case of Henry Nunn remains a cold testament to the fear and intimidation that can silence a community and a stark reminder of a life cut short, with justice yet to be served.
