Margaret Froelich was 78 when she was assaulted during a purse snatching at 311 Straight Street in Cincinnati on May 8, 1978. The attack left her with a broken hip and leg and caused ongoing health complications. Those complications culminated in her death on May 20, 2012, and because her fatal decline was directly linked to the injuries from that assault, her death was ruled a homicide.

The case remains unsolved. The Cincinnati Police Department and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation are seeking tips from anyone who may have information about the purse snatching or the person responsible. If anyone knew Margaret, witnessed the 1978 assault, or has information that could help, please contact the authorities.