Lemlem Gidey was 25 when she was found strangled in her Columbus apartment at 3039 Bellwood Court, Apt. 7, on May 29, 1998. The death occurred in the early hours, and investigators reported no obvious signs of forced entry or robbery, details that have complicated the inquiry.

The Columbus Police Department and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation have kept the case open; it is listed among the Ohio Attorney General’s unsolved homicide cases. Authorities have publicly sought tips from the community and emphasized that even small pieces of information could be important.

If anyone has information about Lemlem Gidey, her movements that night, or anything related to 3039 Bellwood Court around May 29, 1998, please contact the investigating agencies.