On October 2, 1985, Leonard Rowe was murdered in his Wichita home at 1303 N Minneapolis. Responding officers found he had died of multiple stab wounds and blunt force trauma after what is described as a violent intrusion into the residence.

Leonard’s wife, Mary Rowe, was also attacked during the same incident and suffered life-threatening injuries, including a severe slashing of her throat. Mary survived the assault; the case record notes her survival but not further details about her recovery.

No arrests have ever been announced, and the Wichita Police Department now treats the matter as a cold case. The identity of the person or persons responsible remains unknown.

If anyone has information about the Rowe case or recalls unusual activity around 1303 N Minneapolis on or before October 2, 1985, please come forward.