Reuben Tidwell (also spelled Reuben in some mentions as Reuben Tidwell III) was 37 when he was killed in Buffalo, New York; his death was ruled a homicide on August 26, 2009. Authorities have not disclosed the specific force or manner that caused his death, and there have been no public arrests or identified suspects in the case. Tidwell was buried at Saint Matthews Cemetery in West Seneca.

His daughters have spoken publicly about their ongoing grief and the impact of his unsolved murder, including the sorrow that he never met his grandchildren. The case remains cold and unresolved, leaving family and community with unanswered questions.

If anyone knew Reuben Tidwell, saw him in Buffalo around late August 2009, or has information that could help, please come forward and share what you know.