Craig Eugene Roberts, 43, was found shot at his home at 502 Wells Hollow Road in Wellsville, Ohio, on August 26, 2002. The death was initially treated as an accident but was later ruled a homicide. Roberts, known locally as the King Of The Dune Buggies for his mechanical skills, was well-regarded in his community.

The Wellsville Police Department and the Columbiana County Prosecutor’s Office have investigated extensively. Several suspects were identified over the years, but none were indicted because of insufficient evidence. The case is listed among cold cases on the Ohio Attorney General’s website and remains one of the largest cold files in the prosecutor’s office.

Roberts’ brother, Steve Roberts, has been an outspoken advocate for solving the homicide and hopes new evidence will emerge. Anyone with information about Craig Eugene Roberts’ death is asked to contact the Columbiana County Prosecutor’s Office.