On August 26, 2020, at about 2:22 a.m., Dayton police found 18-year-old Nascia Goodwin deceased in a vacant lot in the 900 block of Gard Avenue. She had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office ruled her death a homicide.

Investigators quickly identified a person of interest. Walter Rodgers, described as a 30-year-old Dayton resident and co-worker of Goodwin, was arrested at Dayton Police headquarters on the afternoon of the shooting and was charged with two counts of murder, two counts of felonious assault, and one count of having a weapon while under disability. Court records say Rodgers and Goodwin had a romantic relationship and some of Goodwin’s belongings were found in Rodgers’ home.

Despite the arrest and charges, the case remains unresolved. The Dayton Police Cold Case Unit continues to seek information, and Miami Valley Crime Stoppers has offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest or conviction. If anyone knew Nascia or has information about the shooting, please come forward.