Robert Lee

Robert Keyjuan Lee, known to his loved ones as "Boosie," was a Cincinnati native with a heart of gold who found joy in making others happy. Born on May 9, 1991, to April Lee and Robert Gooden, he was a caring and supportive father, son, and brother. Robert attended Cincinnati Public Schools and played football for Wyoming Middle School. As the oldest of his mother's children, he took pride in looking after his younger sister, Lavonna. His family remembers how he would play with her for hours just to see her smile and how he cherished attending her concerts to encourage her musical pursuits. Robert was the proud father of two sons, Darryl Thomas and Sha'Zai Sanders, and his supportive nature extended to everyone who knew him.

The life of this 24-year-old African-American man was cut tragically short on the night of Friday, November 6, 2015. Shortly after 10:30 p.m., Cincinnati Police were called to the Sun Valley Apartments in the 5400 block of Kirby Avenue in the Mt. Airy neighborhood. There, outside one of the apartment complex buildings, officers found Robert Lee suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The sudden and violent end to a young life dedicated to family and friends sent a wave of shock and grief through his community.

The Cincinnati Police Department immediately launched a homicide investigation into Robert's death. Detectives processed the scene for evidence and interviewed potential witnesses in the large apartment complex, but details about what led to the shooting were not immediately clear. In the days following the killing, the police identified Robert as the victim but released no information about a possible suspect or motive. The investigation was challenged by a lack of public leads, leaving both law enforcement and Robert's family searching for answers.

In the years since Robert's death, his case has remained open and unsolved. No arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified by the Cincinnati Police Department. The absence of closure has compounded the pain for his family, who continue to mourn the loss of a man described as having a "heart made of gold." His case is now considered a cold case, one of many in Cincinnati that detectives revisit as new technologies or information become available. For Robert's loved ones, the hope for justice remains, even as years pass without a breakthrough.

On Friday, November 20, 2015, two weeks after his death, family and friends gathered to celebrate Robert's life and legacy. A visitation was held at the Philippus United Church of Christ, followed by a funeral service. He was later laid to rest at Vine Street Hill Cemetery in Cincinnati. The service was a testament to the many lives he had touched in his 24 years. His obituary captured the essence of the man they lost, stating, "To have known Robert, was to know a person who had a heart made of gold."

As of November 2026, the murder of Robert Keyjuan Lee remains an active but unsolved investigation with the Cincinnati Police Department. His family continues to wait for the day when those responsible for his death will be held accountable. Authorities urge anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. A tip line is available through CrimeStoppers at 513-352-3040, where callers can remain anonymous. The community holds out hope that a crucial piece of information will emerge, finally bringing justice for Robert and a measure of peace to his grieving family.