Tammy Avery was 28 when she was found shot to death in her Akron, Ohio, home at 793 Boulevard Street on August 19, 2005. Her body was discovered at about 9:30 a.m. that day. The death was ruled a homicide, and the case remains unsolved.

Investigators with the Akron Police Department carried out the initial inquiry, but authorities have not publicly identified suspects or a motive. The family and community described Tammy as a beloved figure, and her case has been included in cold case work by the Ohio Attorney General’s office as officials seek new leads. Limited information has been released about specific investigative steps, which has hampered public understanding of the case.

If anyone has information, however small, that could help bring clarity or lead to justice in Tammy Avery’s death, please contact law enforcement.