Rectorville, KY Area Cold Cases
Name
Richard HayesAge
117Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On june 6, 1982 during the early morning hours, unknown persons entered the residence of 75yr old richard hayes. The residence had recently been sold and new owners were in the process of moving in. When the new owners returned to the residence on june 6, 1982, they discovered the break in. While investigating the break in, officers discovered mr. Hayes in his bed, deceased. The cause of death was blunt force trauma.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Minnie Lutes-JohnsonAge
20Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
Minnie was found strangled by an electric cord, beaten, and stabbed. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the winchester police department at 859-745-7400Agency
Winchester Police Department
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
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
Rick BurkhartAge
74Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 5, 1998, 48yr old rick burkhart was involved in an altercation and received blunt force trauma injuries to his head. Mr. Burkhart was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Amy DiesmanAge
57Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On september 12th, 1987 amy diesman was working in a convenient store in pierce township, ohio. Amy was working alone as the third shift clerk and was shot and killed during the early morning hours. Investigators are searching for any information related to amy or her death.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
John RidenourAge
69Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On august 22, 1976, 2oyr old john ridenour was working at the sunoco gas station. During the course of his shift between 1:00pm and 1:40pm, unknown persons entered the gas station and robbed mr. Ridenour. All evidence shows mr. Ridenour did not resist the robbery but was still shot. Mr. Ridenour died at the scene before medical help arrived.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Curtis FrancisAge
34Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Pike County Sheriff's Office