Prater, KY Area Cold Cases
Name
Brittany StykesAge
33Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 08/28/2013, 22yr old brittany stykes was found murdered in her jeep along us 68, south of gooselick road in brown county, ohio. Stykes' 14-month-old daughter was also shot in the head, but survived. There is a $50,000 reward for information leading to a conviction in the death of brittany stykes. Contact the brown county sheriff's office at (937) 378-4435 ext 126.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
David GayhartAge
61Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
In november of 1992, a missing person report was filed with the manchester police department (presently adams county sheriff's office). David gayhart was last seen playing cards at approximately 3:00am at a housing project in manchester, ohio. Information obtained during the initial investigation suggests a physical altercation occurred between david and an unknown person(s). Approximately 16 months later, on july 30, 1993, david's remains were recovered inside his 1984 ford thunderbird which had been located submerged in the ohio river.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Thelma MooneyAge
103Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On sunday, february 18, 2007, family members discovered eighty-five (85) year old thelma mooney dead in her home at 1604 thomas street, ironton, ohio. Ironton police immediately began a murder investigation after it was discovered mooney had died as a result of foul play. Although police identified a suspect at that time, the charges were eventually dismissed without prejudice.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Curtis FrancisAge
52Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On december 9th, 2006, jennifer burgette and curtis francis were found murdered in their home. Both had been shot during the overnight hours. The pike county sheriff's office followed up on numerous leads and completed a thorough investigation, however, not enough information was obtained to solve this homicide. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the pike county sheriff's office or submit a tip.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Jennifer BurgetteAge
48Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On december 9th, 2006, jennifer burgette and curtis francis were found murdered in their home. Both had been shot during the overnight hours. The pike county sheriff's office followed up on numerous leads and completed a thorough investigation, however, not enough information was obtained to solve this homicide. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the pike county sheriff's office or submit a tip.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Mary LodattoAge
67Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 7, 1991, mary ann lodatto was shot multiple times in her jackson city (jackson county), ohio apartment. This occurred around 9 a.M., shortly before mary was to leave for work. No one else is believed to have been home at the time of the homicide, and no witnesses have come forward. Though, many agencies have investigated mary's death over the last 19 years, there is still no clear suspect(s) or motive for this crime.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Curtis FrancisAge
34Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Pike County Sheriff's Office