James David Colliver, 28, was found shot multiple times and dead in his Upper Arlington home at 3065 Redding Road on December 26, 1986. Police had been called after reports of an injured person; Colliver had last been seen alive on December 15, 1986, about 6:00 p.m. at a local restaurant in Columbus.

The killing occurred in a typically quiet residential area and has remained unsolved. Investigators have been unable to identify a suspect or establish a motive, and no substantial leads have emerged that point to a resolution. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office continues to list the case among cold cases and authorities have appealed for public help.

Anyone with information about Colliver, his movements between December 15 and December 26, 1986, or unusual activity in the neighborhood around that time is asked to contact the Upper Arlington Police Department.