Boyd Powell was found dead in Dayton, Ohio, on February 11, 1980; his death was officially classified as a homicide that same day. The case was handled by the Dayton Police Department and is now listed in the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation statewide unsolved homicide database as part of the state’s cold case files.

Despite investigative efforts, no clear leads have emerged to identify a suspect, and the case remains open. The BCI and local law enforcement continue to share resources and compare details across jurisdictions in hopes of finding connections to other crimes. Authorities say they are seeking new information from the public to help bring justice and closure to Powell’s family.

Does anyone have information about Boyd Powell or that night in Dayton that could help investigators?