Local author, 77 years old, fatally stabbed near campus

A longtime Columbus writer was killed in a fatal stabbing incident over the weekend.

According to Columbus Police, officers arrived at the 2000 block of Iuka Avenue just before 4 p.m. on Saturday. 

Emily Foster, who was the victim of a stabbing, was declared dead at 4:01 p.m., just as crowds were departing following the Buckeyes home game against Youngstown State.

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The longtime Columbus writer published a book about The University District titled The Ohio State University District: A Neighborhood History. The book compiles first hand accounts of residents and more to present a vivid picture of the area through the years.

Foster lived in the University District herself, and served as a grant writer, freelance writer and senior editor at Columbus Monthly, according to her Goodreads.com author biography.

The motives for the stabbing and any suspects are currently unclear. If you have any information about the incident, contact Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730, or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.

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