In 2015, Kent resident Franklin Benedict was killed in his apartment with no apparent motive. The case remains unsolved with no leads.
In our new podcast, Portage County Cold Cases, reporters Maria McGinnis and Dave O’Brien examine the case and discuss details they hope could lead to renewed interest in the investigation.
This podcast was made possible by Brimfield Insurance, which has been serving Portage and Summit counties for over 50 years. Learn more at brimfieldinsurance.com.
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Source notes
- Franklin Benedict’s Unsolved Homicide poster from the Ohio Attorney General’s website
- Benedict’s obituary
- A Google Maps link to the Lincolnwood Terrace Apartments where Frankie was killed
- Video by Court TV used for research/referenced in the episodes
- Akron Beacon Journal article by Dave used for research
- Reddit thread about the case with Matt (Frankie’s roommate) and someone who says they were Frankie’s girlfriend at the time
If you have any information in connection to this case, please contact the Kent Police Department at 330-673-7732.