For every homicide case that goes unsolved, a family remains without answers—and potentially, a killer remains free. The 5th Floor is an official Columbus, Ohio Division of Police cold case podcast. Listen as those charged with investigating the most serious crimes shine a light on these cases and seek new information that may lead them to those responsible. 

The 5th Floor - Series Trailer

For every homicide case that goes unsolved, a family remains without answers—and potentially, a killer remains free. The 5th Floor is an official Columbus, Ohio Division of Police cold case podcast. Listen as those charged with investigating the most serious crimes shine a light on these cases and seek new information that may lead them to those responsible.

True crime

On February 8th, 2000, Charles “Chico” Ballard, a 22 year old student at The Ohio State University was found murdered in his off-campus apartment. Chico was a well-liked mechanical engineering student originally from Shaker Heights, and his friends and family were shocked by his death. His family and detectives are still searching for answers 23 years later, as his homicide remains unsolved. Part 2 of 2.

Chico Ballard - Part 2

On February 8th, 2000, Charles “Chico” Ballard, a 22 year old student at The Ohio State University was found murdered in his off-campus apartment. Chico was a well-liked mechanical engineering student originally from Shaker Heights, and his friends and family were shocked by his death. His family and detectives are still searching for answers 23 years later, as his homicide remains unsolved. Part 1 of 2.

Chico Ballard - Part 1

On February 8th, 2000, Charles “Chico” Ballard, a 22 year old student at The Ohio State University was found murdered in his off-campus apartment. Chico was a well-liked mechanical engineering student originally from Shaker Heights, and his friends and family were shocked by his death. His family and detectives are still searching for answers 23 years later, as his homicide remains unsolved. 

Chico Ballard - Trailer

SOLVED - On September 20th, 1982 Kelly Ann Prosser was abducted while walking home from elementary school on the northside of Columbus, Ohio. 

Kelly Ann Prosser - Part Four

 On September 20th, 1982 Kelly Ann Prosser was abducted while walking home from elementary school on the northside of Columbus, Ohio. 

The 5th Floor - Series Trailer

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