John Shern was found dead in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, on September 27, 1973, a death investigators have classified as a homicide. He was pronounced dead that same day. The Dayton Police Department has handled the investigation and the case remains unsolved with no suspects publicly identified.

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is working with local law enforcement to keep Shern’s case visible among the state’s cold homicides and authorities are asking anyone with information to submit a tip. New leads could help uncover what happened and bring closure to his family and loved ones.

If anyone knew John Shern, saw something in Dayton around September 27, 1973, or has information that might help, please come forward with what you know.