Roy Griffin, a 58-year-old Oakland resident, was found with multiple injuries and killed on June 30, 2008, in East Oakland. His death was one of 125 homicides recorded in Oakland that year and is described as part of a broader spike in violence that included escalating gun violence and a rising homicide count compared with previous years.

Investigators say Griffin’s case remains unsolved; the inquiry was hindered by a lack of witnesses and actionable leads, a problem cited in many East Oakland cases where fear and distrust limited community cooperation.

If anyone knew Roy Griffin or has information about his death, please come forward to share what you remember.