Cold Cases

Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, in conjunction with local Law Enforcement and through our partners in the media, work together to solve the cold case crimes left unsolved for many years.

Dennis Lewis Homicide – Reward up to $8,000

Dennis Lewis Homicide – Reward up to $8,000

On Friday, January 18, 2008, at approximately 1:30am, unknown assailants committed a home invasion into 1161 Loretta Ave., the home of April Lewis and her 17-year old son Dennis. The assailants... 

Samuel Williams Homicide on Mt. Vernon Ave.

Samuel Williams Homicide on Mt. Vernon Ave.

On October 16, 2005, at approximately 11:50pm, Samuel Williams parked his car in front of the National City Bank located at 1040 Mt. Vernon Ave. and walked to the bank’s ATM. Upon completion of his... 

2001 Homicide of James Neubig ($5000 Reward)

2001 Homicide of James Neubig ($5000 Reward)

On November 10, 2001, at approximately 9:12pm, the Columbus Fire Department responded to a car fire at the rear of 104 W. Main St. The fire fighters found 24-year old James Neubig inside the burning... 

2003 Greg Price Homicide

2003 Greg Price Homicide

Central Ohio Crime Stoppers’ “To Catch a Killer” initiative for this month concerns the 2003 Homicide of Greg Price. On Friday, December 12, 2003, at approximately 5:00am, a passing motorist observed... 

“To Catch a Killer”  $5000 Cold Case Reward 1999 Homicide of Gregory John Hrehov

“To Catch a Killer” $5000 Cold Case Reward 1999 Homicide of Gregory John Hrehov

Central Ohio Crime Stoppers’ “To Catch a Killer” initiative for this month concerns the 1999 Homicide of Gregory John Hrehov. On February 26, 1999, at 1:50pm, Gregory John Hrehov was discovered in... 

Nearly 30 years after Robin Durrer was killed- Killers Among with Holly R. Zachariah The Columbus Dispatch

Nearly 30 years after Robin Durrer was killed- Killers Among with Holly R. Zachariah The Columbus Dispatch

Nearly 30 years after Robin Durrer was killed, the folks in her old neighborhood still recall that, if they were outside when she rode past on her bicycle, they better have had plenty of time to talk. Robin... 

1980 Homicide of Wanda Zellner

1980 Homicide of Wanda Zellner

Central Ohio Crime Stoppers’ “To Catch a Killer” initiative for this month concerns the 1980 Homicide of Wanda Zellner. On December 9, 1080, Columbus Police were dispatched to 1062 Wilson Ave.... 

Amy Hooper 1992 Murder – Killers Among Us with Holly Zachariah The Columbus Dispatch

Amy Hooper 1992 Murder – Killers Among Us with Holly Zachariah The Columbus Dispatch

Amy Hooper had to get to a manager’s meeting. She loved her job at Bermans Leather in Westland Mall. She was never late and never missed a day of work. So on the morning of Monday, March 9, 1992,... 

1981 Double Homicide of Janice and Brandon Beidleman ($5,000 Reward)

1981 Double Homicide of Janice and Brandon Beidleman ($5,000 Reward)

Central Ohio Crime Stoppers’ “To Catch a Killer” initiative for this month concerns the 1981 Double Homicide of Janice and Brandon Beidleman. On the evening of September 13, 1981, Janice Beidleman... 

2007 Justin Miller Murder [with video]

2007 Justin Miller Murder [with video]

Justin Miller, 29, was the district manager of Heartland Cash Advance, 5290 Cleveland Ave., was killed November 2, 2007 . Around 7:30 p.m. that November evening Miller was doing his usual rounds—making...