Charles Ray Smith was found dead in Dayton, Ohio, on January 24, 1990. Authorities determined his death to be a homicide, and his case is recorded among Montgomery County’s 1990 homicide victims.

Despite investigations, the killing remains unsolved and no arrests have been announced. The case is one of several violent deaths from that year in the Dayton area that still lack resolution, and Montgomery County agencies continue to maintain cold case files and seek tips.

Anyone with information that could assist in solving Charles Smith’s homicide is asked to contact the appropriate law enforcement agency to help bring closure to his family.