Mary Matheny, 75, was attacked on the evening of August 27, 2002, while gardening outside her home on Lehner Road in Clinton Township, Ohio. Her body was found inside the house the next day, August 28, and blunt force trauma was determined to be the cause of death.

Mary had been living independently and was well known in her neighborhood. The motive for the attack has not been established, and no clear suspect has been identified. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation have both investigated and continue to follow leads, but the case remains unsolved.

Anyone who knew Mary, saw anything near Lehner Road on the night of August 27, 2002, or has information that could help should contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.