Austin Thomas was found dead in Dayton, Ohio, on December 25, 1973. His death, recorded as Montgomery County case number 612, is classified as a homicide and remains unsolved. The Dayton Police Department has investigated the killing and lists Thomas among the city’s cold cases alongside files maintained with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

This is one of the older unsolved homicides in Dayton, and local authorities continue to seek public assistance for any information that could generate new leads. If anyone knew Austin Thomas, his movements around Christmas 1973, or has information about case number 612, please contact the Dayton Police Department or the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.