Sharon Fisher

On a summer day in Columbus, Ohio, the life of 25-year-old Sharon Fisher, a young white woman, was brutally cut short. On Saturday, August 11, 1990, her body was discovered at the rear of 1283 East Main Street. An investigation by the Columbus Police Department determined that she had died from severe head trauma, inflicted with a concrete block. The discovery marked the beginning of a homicide investigation that has now spanned more than three decades, leaving a family without answers and a community with the memory of a life taken too soon.

The location where Sharon was found is in the Olde Towne East neighborhood, one of the city's oldest and most historically significant areas. First developed in the 19th century as one of Columbus's earliest suburbs, the neighborhood is known for its diverse architecture, with over 1,000 homes representing more than 50 different styles, from grand Victorian mansions to more modest dwellings. In its heyday, from the 1890s to the 1920s, the area was a prestigious address for the city's elite, including industrialists, politicians, and artists. East Main Street, once part of the historic National Road, served as a bustling commercial corridor for this thriving community. By 1990, the neighborhood had undergone many changes but remained a vital, diverse part of the city's fabric.

The initial investigation into Sharon’s murder was handled by the Columbus Police Department. Detectives processed the scene, collected evidence, and sought information from the public. However, despite their efforts, the case eventually went cold. No suspects were publicly identified, no arrests were made, and the specific circumstances leading to her death remained unknown. As the years passed, Sharon’s case was handed over to cold case investigators, joining hundreds of other unsolved homicides in the city.

In Ohio, law enforcement agencies are committed to seeking justice for victims of long-unsolved crimes. The Ohio Attorney General's Office and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) maintain a public database of unsolved homicides to bring new visibility to cases like Sharon's. The goal is to generate fresh leads from the public, as investigators know that even a small, seemingly insignificant piece of information can be the key to breaking a case open. Advances in forensic science, particularly in DNA technology, have helped solve other cold cases from the same era in Columbus, offering a glimmer of hope that justice may one day be possible for Sharon as well.

The Columbus Division of Police also has a dedicated Homicide Case Review Unit, which is responsible for investigating unsolved cases dating back decades. These experienced detectives periodically review files, re-examine evidence, and seek new opportunities to move investigations forward. They work on the principle that no victim is forgotten and that every effort should be made to bring perpetrators to justice, no matter how much time has passed.

More than thirty years later, the murder of Sharon Fisher remains an open and active cold case. The fundamental questions of who killed her and why are still unanswered. Her case is a somber reminder of the enduring pain that unsolved violence leaves in its wake. There is no statute of limitations on murder, and investigators continue to seek the missing piece of the puzzle that will finally bring closure to her case.

As of November 2026, the investigation is ongoing. Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the death of Sharon Fisher to come forward. Individuals can contact the Columbus Police Department’s Homicide Case Review Unit at (614) 645-4036 or submit a tip to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation at 855-224-6446. Your information could provide the long-awaited breakthrough needed to solve this crime and secure justice for Sharon.