On October 9, 2008, 27-year-old Carol E. Welch was found dead in her apartment at 1988 Fairmont Avenue in Columbus, Ohio. She was one of three people in the unit who were shot multiple times; Welch sustained at least 20 gunshot wounds. Police believe the attack began as a targeted robbery motivated by an expectation of money and drugs in the apartment but escalated into fatal violence.

Investigators reported the perpetrators entered armed and wore gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints. The people accused faced charges including aggravated murder, aggravated robbery, and kidnapping, and later received prison sentences for their roles. The case remains a stark example of how a planned robbery turned into a deadly confrontation.

If anyone knew Carol Welch, the other victims, or has information about the incident or those involved, please share what you know with investigators.