Odell Barnett, 48, was fatally shot on August 20, 1988, at 756 Pierce Drive #D in Columbus, Franklin County. He was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and was taken to Mt. Carmel Hospital, where he died.

Columbus police continue to classify the death as an unsolved homicide and the case remains in Ohio’s cold case database. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is involved and officials have said they are seeking new leads and public tips to help identify suspects or a motive. There has been little progress reported in identifying anyone responsible.

Anyone with information about Barnett, his movements that day, or the Pierce Drive address is asked to contact investigators.