Melissa Donovan, 18, was found dead at her residence at 613 Edgewood Avenue in Akron, Ohio, on August 18, 2006. Her death has been classified as a homicide. The Akron Police Department has led the investigation, and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Ohio Attorney General’s unsolved homicide database list the case among cold, unsolved killings from Summit County.

No suspects or persons of interest have been publicly identified and authorities say significant progress has yet to be made. Law enforcement continues outreach and is asking anyone with information or recollections about that night to come forward to aid the investigation and help bring justice and closure for Melissa’s family.

If anyone knew Melissa, lived near 613 Edgewood Avenue in 2006, or has information about that day, please contact the Akron Police Department.