Mujahed Badruddeen, 56, died in Columbus, Ohio, on December 21, 2011, in a case later ruled a homicide. Born Donald Lynn Gordon, he had changed his name, possibly for personal or religious reasons, and was buried in Dayton National Cemetery.

Authorities have asked the public for help identifying information that could bring those responsible to justice. If anyone knew Mujahed Badruddeen, his movements in Columbus around December 2011, or has relevant information about his death, please come forward.