Franklin Benedict was 26 when he was found shot to death in his apartment at Lincolnwood Terrace, an off-campus complex in Kent, Ohio, on July 8, 2015. The discovery came about 12:23 p.m.; Franklin sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was originally from Ashtabula and worked at Wal-Mart.

The Kent Police Department investigated the shooting with help from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. No suspects have been identified, no apparent motive has been released, and the case remains unsolved despite investigative efforts and public appeals. Franklin’s family and friends continue to seek justice and hope someone with information will come forward.

If anyone knew Franklin or saw anything around Lincolnwood Terrace on July 8, 2015, please contact the Kent Police Department with tips.