Wendall Ortiz, 52, known as Chilli Dawgg Bone, was found dead on August 22, 2010, in the western part of Louisville at about 617 South 24th Street. The Louisville Metro Police Department classified the death as a criminal homicide and detectives canvassed the neighborhood and collected evidence after first responders arrived at the scene.

Authorities did not immediately release the specific cause of death. The investigation remained open and Ortiz’s case was listed among unsolved homicides from 2010; no suspects had been publicly named and no arrests had been announced. Services were arranged through G.C. Williams Funeral Home.

If anyone knew Wendall, saw activity near South 24th Street on August 22, 2010, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.