On September 19, 1975, 31-year-old cab driver John Woods of Columbus, Ohio, was found dead in his vehicle on Shawn Court in Franklin County. He had a gunshot wound behind his right ear and was taken to St. Anthony’s Emergency Room, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The death is classified as a homicide and remains unsolved.

Columbus Police investigated but no conclusive leads or suspects have been publicly identified. Authorities have appealed to the community for information, and tips are still being sought to help bring clarity to what happened to Woods. If anyone knew John Woods, his routes, fares, or saw activity on Shawn Court around September 19, 1975, please come forward with what you know.