Ruth Carter, known as Miss Ruthy, was 50 when she was murdered at her home at 114 Ridge Avenue in Dayton, Ohio, on December 13, 1999. She was found inside her residence, and early suspicion focused on a former roommate; investigators later reported no physical evidence tying him to the killing, and the inquiry stalled.

In 2005 a young man came forward with information that renewed interest in the case and pointed detectives toward other potential individuals, but the case remains unsolved. The Dayton Police Department continues to seek tips through Miami Valley Crime Stoppers and the department’s Cold Case Unit. Ruth’s homicide has also been profiled on a podcast episode of The Deck to raise public awareness.

Anyone with information about Ruth Carter’s death is asked to contact Miami Valley Crime Stoppers or the Dayton Police Department’s Cold Case Unit.