Rodney Shephard, a 45-year-old widower and father of three who owned and managed a farm equipment business, was found dead in his Perry Township, Ohio, home on January 10, 2000. Well regarded in the Brookville and Perry Township communities, he regularly met a friend, Charles Hoops, for breakfast at a local Waffle House; Hoops discovered Shephard’s body after Shephard missed their usual meeting and could not be reached by phone. Investigators concluded early that Shephard had been murdered violently, but critical evidence needed to identify and arrest a suspect has not been found.

Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck has revisited the investigation multiple times and publicly appealed for information. Detectives have identified potential suspects but say the case lacks the missing link to move forward. Even small details from the public were highlighted as potentially important during renewed coverage in 2019. If anyone has information about Rodney Shephard, his movements on January 10, 2000, or people he may have interacted with, please come forward.