Eugene Wiley, a 49-year-old Black man, was found dead at his home at 236 Miami Avenue in Columbus, Ohio, on February 24, 1982. The homicide occurred during the early morning hours, sometime between 1:00 AM and 7:35 AM, and the death was officially ruled a homicide.

Despite investigation by the Columbus Police Department with assistance from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Wiley’s murder remains unsolved. The Ohio Attorney General’s office includes his case in a statewide cold case database intended to keep attention on victims and to encourage tips. Public details about the incident are limited, and there have been no significant developments or arrests reported.

Anyone who may have information about the events surrounding Eugene Wiley’s death is asked to contact the authorities.