Joseph Adamov, 52, was found dead in his rented room above the Big Whirl restaurant at 124 East Market Street in Akron, Ohio, on June 18, 1980. The building had been deliberately set on fire; investigators determined the blaze was arson and classified Adamov’s death as a homicide.

Despite investigations by the Akron Police Department and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, no arrests were ever made and the case remains unsolved. Authorities have continued to seek tips and highlight the case to generate new leads, noting that even small pieces of information could be important.

If anyone saw or heard anything related to the fire or Adamov around June 18, 1980, contact the Akron Police Department or the Ohio Attorney General’s office with any information.