Nicolas Kuhl, 43, was found dead in his Toledo apartment in the 1000 block of North Byrne Road on July 3, 2026. Family and friends remember him as a gifted artist who loved music and cooking and as a kind, generous person. Toledo police discovered Kuhl had sustained two gunshot wounds to the head; the Lucas County Coroner’s Office ruled the death a homicide.

Police located and arrested 41-year-old Brayon Syph within hours of the discovery after finding Syph driving Kuhl’s vehicle and in possession of a pistol. Video evidence was reported to link Syph to the incident. Syph was charged with murder and felonious assault and held on a combined bond of $1.1 million.

At a July 10, 2026 hearing Syph dismissed his public defender, told the court he would represent himself, and unsuccessfully moved for exoneration and discharge. The case was scheduled to continue on July 13, 2026. Does anyone have information about Kuhl, his routines, or sightings near North Byrne Road on July 3?