Melissa Sublett, 29, was found stabbed to death on the sidewalk at 992 5th Avenue in Akron, Ohio, on June 24, 1998. The Akron Police Department responded to the scene, and the death has been classified as a homicide. Investigators have not publicly identified a suspect or announced an arrest, and the circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear.

Melissa’s case is listed in the Ohio Attorney General’s cold case database and has been highlighted by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation to keep it visible to the public. Authorities say someone in the community may have information that could help solve the case and encourage anyone with tips to contact law enforcement or submit information to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

If anyone knew Melissa, witnessed something near 992 5th Avenue on June 24, 1998, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.