Brenda Collins, 43, was found dead on November 2, 2004, in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. Her death was ruled a homicide from a fatal gunshot wound, and the Dayton Police Department led the investigation.

The case remains unsolved. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation have highlighted Brenda’s death among cold cases they continue to publicize, and BCI works with local police to keep visibility on unsolved homicides in the region. Authorities say renewed tips or advances in forensic methods could produce new leads.

If anyone has information that could help identify the person responsible or otherwise assist the investigation, please contact the Dayton Police Department or submit a tip through the appropriate channels.