Robert Ward was 54 when he was killed in Dayton, Ohio, on December 12, 1989. His death is classified as a homicide and remains unsolved; the Dayton Police Department continues to investigate the case. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has been involved and is seeking public assistance, including anonymous tips, to help generate leads that could move the investigation forward.

Officials describe Ward’s killing as one of several late-1980s homicides in Dayton that have not been resolved, and investigators say a lack of substantial leads has hindered progress. Community tips and any new information could be critical to bringing clarity to what happened to Robert Ward.

If anyone has information about Robert Ward, his whereabouts in December 1989, or details that might help the investigation, please contact the Dayton Police or the Ohio Attorney General’s tip line.