Oscar Beason, 95, was found murdered in his Dayton, Ohio home on Hochwalt Avenue on February 20, 2013. He was discovered at the bottom of a stairway and had been shot multiple times; police were called at about 3:30 p.m. and treated the death as a homicide. Investigators said there were no clear signs of forced entry, and did not disclose whether any suspects had been identified. Police estimated Beason may have been dead for several days and likely died sometime over the previous weekend.

Beason was described by family as healthy and active for his age, still driving and living independently. His wife, Lois Beason, was staying with their son at the time because of her own health issues. He had operated Beason Services in Dayton for more than 50 years and was well known in the community. The investigation remained open and no arrests had been announced. Anyone with information is asked to come forward.