Dale P. Barbee, a 22-year-old white man, was murdered on August 5, 1980, in Urbancrest, Ohio. His body was found about 3:25 PM in a wooded area off Maple Street and Craig Street. Barbee had been strangled and shot; he was last seen the day before when he left home to meet a business client.

Investigators suggested robbery may have been a motive, but the exact sequence of events remains unclear. Despite extensive investigation, no arrests have been announced and the case remains unsolved. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has asked anyone with information to come forward and contact them or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.

Does anyone remember Dale, his business contacts, or seeing anything around Maple and Craig Streets in early August 1980 that could help the investigation?