Benjamin Smith was 79 when he was killed in Columbus, Ohio, on September 3, 1979.

Despite being listed among unsolved homicides handled by the Ohio Attorney General’s office and appearing in local crime databases, the investigation into Smith’s killing has produced little movement. Public appeals and community discussion have continued over the years, and advances in forensic technology have helped other cold cases in Ohio, but no one has been arrested or charged in this case.

Anyone with information about Benjamin Smith, his movements before September 3, 1979, or possible leads that could assist investigators is asked to come forward.