Jettie Parks, 62, was found dead on Madison Avenue in Dayton, Ohio, on June 26, 1973. Parks suffered fatal injuries, and the death was investigated as a homicide by the Dayton Police Department. No suspects or clear motive have been publicly identified, and the case has remained unsolved.

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has added Parks’ file to its statewide cold case database to keep the investigation visible and solicit new tips. Authorities continue to ask anyone with information to contact the BCI or the Dayton Police Department.

Did anyone in Dayton in 1973 have information about Parks’ movements or acquaintances around June 26 that could help move this case forward?