Thomas Biedenharn, 73, was found dead inside his Highridge Court home in Hidden Valley near Lawrenceburg on Monday, May 28, 2018. An autopsy ruled his death a homicide, and investigators believe he was killed two days earlier, on Saturday, May 26. Authorities have not released the specific cause of death.

Biedenharn, known as Tom, was a former basketball player at Elder High School and the University of Cincinnati who later worked in agricultural sales and marketing and taught at UC Blue Ash. He volunteered as a Hospice worker and as a life skills coach at the Transitions Grateful Life Center. Friends and family describe him as a devoted father and grandfather who loved the outdoors and had a warm sense of humor.

Indiana State Police detectives say more than one person was likely present at the residence, and a newer electric or bright blue four-door or extended cab truck was seen near the home around the time of the killing. Billboards, a reward, and a community Facebook page have been used to solicit tips, but no arrests have been announced. If anyone knew Tom or saw that blue truck in the Hidden Valley area that weekend, please come forward with information.