William Boykin, a 66-year-old paraplegic and Air Force veteran, was found dead on December 22, 2010, in Dayton, Ohio. His body was discovered in the front seat of his Ford Windstar van, abandoned in an alley near the 700 block of Ferguson Lane. He had been stabbed numerous times and a ligature was tightened around his neck; blood was pooling on the van’s floor.

Boykin had worked as a truck driver and in construction before back surgery left him paralyzed. Family remembered him as a loving father and grandfather who had been seen a few days earlier at a church gathering, where he was reportedly joyful about his youngest son joining the church. His oldest daughter, Merlissa Quendo, moved back from New York City to reconnect with him and her children’s grandfather.

Investigators described the case as challenging. A woman named Symonette Moore, reportedly seen with Boykin shortly before he disappeared, was taken into custody on parole and weapons-related issues and was treated as a person of interest; no homicide charges were announced. The investigation remains open. If anyone knew William or saw his van or activity near Ferguson Lane around December 22, 2010, please come forward with information.