Robert Kirk, 56, was found semi-conscious after an apparent home invasion at his Akron, Ohio, residence on December 1, 1973. He was taken to a local hospital but died of his injuries on December 25, 1973. Reports describe the incident as a violent intrusion; specific motives and suspect information remain elusive.

The case is listed among unsolved homicides highlighted by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The Akron Police Department and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation have continued to seek tips as the investigation remains open and efforts to increase public visibility are ongoing.

If anyone has information about Robert Kirk’s homicide or recalls anything about a home invasion in Akron in December 1973, please contact the Akron Police Department or the Ohio BCI.