Stephano Griffin was 26 and two weeks shy of his wedding when he was shot and killed in Nashville in the winter of 2012. On the evening of January 27, Griffin was returning to his fiancée’s home on University Court when witnesses say he was confronted by an armed man. An argument reportedly ensued and the assailant shot Griffin multiple times. After Griffin fell, the shooter stole his jacket and pants and fled; the clothing was later recovered and authorities confirmed Griffin had been robbed.

Griffin was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center but died of his injuries, leaving a six-year-old son. Metro Nashville Police believe dozens of people witnessed the shooting, yet no one has provided information leading to an arrest. The investigation is now a cold case and there are no named suspects. Griffin’s family continues to make public appeals for anyone with information to contact the police.

If anyone saw or heard anything on University Court the night of January 27, 2012, or knows more about this robbery-homicide, please come forward to investigators.