Belle Center, OH Area Cold Cases
Name
Eveline AshbaughAge
78Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On may 5, 2007 eveline ashbaugh was found deceased in her home on buttermilk hill road. Ashbaugh was last heard from on the evening of may 4, 2007 at approximately 11:30pm.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Lisa GrossAge
62Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Lisa ann gross was discovered in the bathtub of her home by her two children who had just returned home from school. The children were 11 and 7 years old at the time of the incident. There was no forced entry to the home. The water in the bathtub was left running and flooded the entire residence. The victim and the bathroom were covered in shredded paper that was taken from the office inside the residence. Lisa died from a puncture wound to the back of her head. A murder weapon was never found. There is no evidence to suggest one way or the other if lisa knew her attacker. This investigation is still ongoing and all leads are being sought and considered in hopes of identifying the suspect(s).Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Stacey ColbertAge
49Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 24, 1998 a family member of stacey's contacted the columbus police department as they had not been able to contact stacey for a couple of day's and she had not reported to work. Her apartment was found to be unlocked with no evidence of a burglary or theft. Neighbors reported to the police that on the evening of march 22, 1998 they were awakened by a female scream and loud banging. On november 27, 2004 a hunter looking for a lost dog in a wood line near the scioto river on state route 257 north in delaware county, ohio discovered human remains, the remains were identified as stacey colbert.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Alice AyersAge
69Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On october 9, 1992 deputies were dispatched to the area of 981 longshore road in south eastern delaware county. The homeowner located a body in the cornfield near this address. Deputies located the badly decomposed body of alice ayers, who was previously reported missing in columbus, ohio by family members.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Kimberly StephanAge
66Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 02/23/1997, the bodies of kimberly stephan, 33, and dennis young, 55, were found shot to death in a house in the 1300 block of chippewa street. Kimberly and dennis were last seen together on sunday, february 23, 1997 at approximately 2:15am leaving bumpers, a local bar.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Dennis YoungAge
83Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 02/23/1997, the bodies of kimberly stephan, 33, and dennis young, 55, were found shot to death in a house in the 1300 block of chippewa street. Kimberly and dennis were last seen together on sunday, february 23, 1997 at approximately 2:15am leaving bumpers, a local bar.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Kerry MelnickAge
65Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On august 2, 1983, 24yr old kerry melnick was found in a small stream in the village of lansing, belmont county, ohio. Melnick died from massive bleeding from internal injury(s) from blunt force trauma. If you have any information relative to this incident, please contact the belmont county sheriff's office at 877-847-7487 or the ohio bureau of criminal investigation at 800-282-3784.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Roger Parent JrAge
80Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On december 29th, 1978 at approximately 11:50pm, roger l. Parent, age 33, was shot and killed during the course of a robbery of the p&s carry out, outside of st. Mary's, ohio. Below is a composite of the suspect. Anyone with information about this homicide is urged to contact the auglaize county sheriff's office detective division at 419-739-6555.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Jeanne MelvilleAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 10/11/1970, the body of a female was found in a corn field in darke county, oh. She was believed to be a white female 23-34 years of age, 5'03"-5'07" and around 150lbs. She was found wearing a red hair wig. If you have any information about this case, please contact miami valley crime stoppers at 937-222-stop, 1-800-637-5375 or miamivalleycrimestoppers.Com. This woman was later identified as jeanne marie melville from green bay, wisconsin.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Mackenzie BranhamAge
27Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 27, 2006, 8 year old mackenzie branham had only recently moved to her mother's house when it caught on fire overnight while she was asleep. She died in her second floor bedroom. The fire was later determined to be an arson by the ohio fire marshal's office.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Carl SchoberAge
73Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
The victim was located in a cornfield near fitchthorne road in fayette county, ohio on august 22, 1991 with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was a transient and was last seen by friends in nashville, tn on august 16, 1991. The victim told the friends that he was going to kent, oh, and was last seen alone. The victim had last been living in a commune center on short mountain in liberty, tn.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Theodore LongAge
63Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Theodore long was last seen in toledo, ohio in november 1981. On november 17 1981, he was located deceased in a creek on lampe road in northwest fayette county, ohio.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Fred ThomasAge
32Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On february 5, 2021, at 12:41am, patrol officers responded to 2 reeb ave on a possible shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two shooting victims inside the residence. Victim #1, 28yr old fred thomas, was unresponsive and was pronounced at scene by cfd ems #11 at 12:53am.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Christopher Gillikin JrAge
25Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On saturday, january 2, 2021, at 11:45pm, columbus police officers were called to the area of 729 polo dr. N on a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found christopher gillikin, 21, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Cfd medic 6 transported gillikin to riverside hospital in life threatening condition where he was pronounced deceased by attending physicians at 5:24am. The investigation has revealed that just prior to the shooting gillikin left an acquaintance's residence to meet an unknown party in the parking lot.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Dontreol CallhounAge
23Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On sunday, january 3, 2021, at 7:15pm, columbus police officers were called to the alley in the rear of 3026 azelda st. On a report of a male down and out at that location. Cfd medics arrived before the officers and discovered dontreol callhoun, 19, suffering from apparent gunshots wounds. Cfd medic 16 transported callhoun to riverside hospital in critical condition, where he was pronounced deceased by attending physicians at 7:15pm.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Corbin BannisterAge
29Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 19, 2021, at 1:46 p.M., patrol responded on a shooting at 1862 sharbot dr. Upon arrival, they discovered 25yr old corbin bannister in his vehicle deceased; shot multiple times. He was pronounced dead at scene by columbus division of fire medic #25. Witnesses saw two male black suspects leave in a black chrysler 300. The vehicle went north on tamarack blvd.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Marcus PersonAge
37Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 30, 2021, at 12:26am, patrol officers were dispatched to the area of 1653 oak st, on a person shot in the street. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive victim in front of 1652 oak street. The victim, 33yr old marcus person was transported to grant hospital by cfd medic #18 in critical condition. Mr. Person succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on february 4, 2021 at 1:20pm.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
David GainesAge
66Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On wednesday, january 6, 2021, at 3:18am, columbus police officers were called to the sunoco station at 1799 e. Hudson st. On a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found david gaines, 62, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Cfd medic 16 transported gaines to grant medical center in critical condition, where he was pronounced deceased by attending physicians at 4:19am.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Yiarad TesfaiAge
30Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On saturday, december 19, 2020, at 5:58pm, columbus police officers were called to the area of s. High st. And reeb ave. On a report of shots being fired inside of 2 reeb ave. On arrival, officers found 26yr old yiarad tesfai, inside of 2 reeb ave. Suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Cfd medic 22 responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased at 6:13pm. The investigation revealed that the victim had been involved in an altercation inside 2 reeb ave.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Donell FreemanAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On monday, december 28, 2020, at 5:53pm, columbus police officers were called to the area of 2097 e. Livingston ave. On a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found 17yr old donell freeman and 20yr old finesse robinson, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to grant hospital in critical condition and later pronounced deceased.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Trayvon HardyAge
23Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 6, 2021, at 9:05pm, patrol officers were dispatched to 1311 stormy ln on a person shot. Upon arrival, officers were directed to apartment #204, where they located the victim, 19yr old trayvon hardy, who was suffering from a gunshot wound. Medic #817 pronounced the victim at 9:13pm. Witnesses indicated that the victim stepped outside the apartment and was shot, and then collapsed inside the apartment.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Michael KeatonAge
46Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 5, 2021, at 11:37pm, patrol officers responded to 2330 ridgeway avenue on a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 42yr old michael d. Keaton inside the residence suffering from a gunshot wound and unresponsive. The victim was pronounced by cfd medic #20 at 11:46pm.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Finesse RobinsonAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On monday, december 28, 2020, at 5:53pm, columbus police officers were called to the area of 2097 e. Livingston ave. On a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found 17yr old donell freeman and 20yr old finesse robinson, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to grant hospital in critical condition and later pronounced deceased.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Shaniqua TurnerAge
33Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On monday, january 11, 2021, at 5:06pm, columbus police officers were called to 842 leona ave. On a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found shaniqua turner, 29, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Cfd medic 7 transported turner to grant medical center, in critical condition, where she was pronounced deceased by attending physicians at 5:27pm. The investigation revealed that a friend of turner's had driven her to 842 leona ave. As turner was walking to the front door 842 leona ave. An unknown person shot turner multiple times before fleeing the scene on foot.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Aaron CollymoreAge
36Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 14, 2021, at approximately 11:00 pm, patrol officers were dispatched to the area of 1199 sullivant ave, on what appeared to be a body that was dragged onto the railroad tracks, in the rear of 1185 sullivant ave. Upon arrival, officers located 31yr old aaron collymore, unresponsive. Cfd medic #10 responded and pronounced the victim at 11:16 pm.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Andrew MerrittAge
33Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On december 26, 2020 at 7:10 pm, patrol officers responded to the area of 80 s. Harris avenue to check a report of several gunshots heard and a person shot. Officers located 29yr old andrew merritt in front of 68 s. Harris avenue suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. Mr. Merritt was transported to an area hospital where despite life saving measures, he was pronounced dead at 7:38 pm.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Garner Bledsoe IIAge
23Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 6, 2021, at 2:32am, patrol officers responded to 111 s. Grant ave, grant hospital, on a walk in shooting. The victim, 19yr old garner bledsoe ii was self transported; however, despite life saving medical treatment, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced at 3:06am.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Terry CooperAge
51Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On february 11, 2021, at 10:36pm, patrol officers responded to the area of 657 wiltshire rd on a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle that struck a tree in front of 638 wiltshire rd. Officers then located the victim, 47yr old terry cooper, who was inside the vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Medics transported mr. Cooper to a local area hospital in critical condition. Terry cooper died on may 19, 2021.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Marsean KatoAge
24Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On february 24, 2021, at 3:24am, patrol officers were dispatched to the eagle fuels market at 3851 livingston ave on a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 19yr old marsean kato, suffering from multiple gunshots wounds. Mr. Kato was transported to a local area hospital and later died on 03/02/2021.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Osjahnique GilesAge
24Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On december 14, 2020, columbus police officers were dispatched to a shooting at 6175 livingston ave. Upon arrival, officers located both victims, who were suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Twenty year old osjahnique giles succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced at 11:30pm.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Mohammad ShalashAge
63Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On saturday, november 28, 2020 at 7:17 am, medics with the columbus division of fire responded to a motor vehicle crash in front of 275 southard dr. The 911 caller stated a male was slumped over the wheel of a vehicle that had just run in to a telephone pole. As cfd was treating the victim, medics discovered the victim had a gunshot wound in his chest. The victim, 59yr old mohammad shalash, was transported to grant hospital where he was pronounced deceased at 8:41 am.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Cortez TownsendAge
32Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On friday, november 27, 2020, at 5:40pm, columbus police officers were called to the 1937 e. Livingston ave. On a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found 28yr old cortez townsend, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Cfd medic 15 responded to the scene and transported mr. Townsend to grant medical center in critical condition where he was pronounced deceased by attending physicians at 6:16pm. The investigation revealed that mr. Townsend was standing outside the business at 1937 e. Livingston ave. When he was shot. After being shot, mr. Townsend stumbled into the business where he collapsed.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Maurice AndersonAge
27Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On monday, november 23, 2020, at 4:25pm, columbus police officers were called to the 1181 lockbourne rd. On a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found 23yr old maurice anderson, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Cfd medic 815 responded to the scene and transported mr. Anderson, to grant hospital in critical condition. Mr. Anderson, did not survive his injuries and was pronounced deceased by attending physicians at 4:49pm.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Davion GallowayAge
34Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 20, 2020, at 1:24am, columbus patrol officers responded to a shot spotter alert in the area of 195 columbian ave. Upon arrival, they located the victim, 30yr old davion galloway, lying in the roadway unresponsive and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced by cfd engine #17 at 1:34am at scene.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Major Harris IIIAge
21Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On december 16, 2020, at 9:28pm, patrol officers were dispatched to the area of deewood loop and deewood drive on shots being fired in the area. Upon arrival, officers located what they believed was the scene of the incident in the rear of 6193 deewood loop w. At 9:36pm, officers were dispatched to st. Ann's hospital on two walk-in gunshot victims that were self-transported. Upon further investigation, it was determined that these victims came from the area of the deewood shooting incident. One victim, 17yr old major harris iii succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced at 10:31pm by attending medical personnel.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Infhon'e EdwardsAge
31Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On december 14, 2020, at 2:01 p.M., a missing person's detective was conducting a follow-up and located the missing person, 27yr old infhon'e edwards, in a car parked behind 2058 winslow drive deceased. The cause of death is unknown at this time.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Jasmine JohnsonAge
32Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On december 13, 2020, at 6:17pm, patrol received a shotspotter notification in the area of 1851 republic ave. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 28yr old jasmine johnson, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Ms. Johnson was transported to riverside hospital by mifflin township medic #132 in life threatening condition. Ms. Johnson later succumbed to her injury and was pronounced at 6:45pm by attending medical personnel. Witnesses indicated that an unknown person drove by the republic ave location and fired off multiple rounds, striking the victim.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
James JohnsonAge
34Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On october 20, 2020, patrol officers responded on a shotspotter call to 2281 sullivant avenue, a sunoco gas station. Upon arrival, they discovered shell casings on the parking lot. A couple of minutes later, they received a shooting run at 530 hague avenue, a united dairy farmers. Upon arrival at that scene, they found 29yr old james johnson, shot inside a honda element. Preliminary investigation efforts revealed that two (2) black males, and at least one other unknown suspect in a maroon and gold minivan had been involved with shooting the victim at the sunoco station and had fled. The victim then drove to the united dairy farmers on hague, where the police were called. The victim was transported to grant hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Crime stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the person(s) responsible for this crime. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call crime stoppers at 614-461-tips (8477) or go to our website at www.Stopcrime.Org and submit your tip.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Joel ChatmanAge
31Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On october 25, 2020, at 8:34 p.M., patrol responded on an unknown complaint at 1456 briarwood avenue. Caller reported that there was a dead body in the house. Upon arrival, patrol found an open back door and during a search of the residence discovered the victim, 27yr old joel chatman, who appeared to have been shot. Cfd ems #13 responded and pronounced the victim dead at scene. There is no suspect information at this time.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Alfredo PonceAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 9, 2020, at 7:11am, columbus patrol officers were dispatched to the area of 755 stelzer rd. On a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located victim #3 suffering from stab wounds. Upon further investigation, officers were able to locate two additional victims, who were also suffering from stab wounds, in a trailer at lot #37. Columbus fire personnel arrived and transported victim #3 to a nearby hospital where he underwent surgery for his injuries. Esteban valero hernandez and alfredo hernandez ponce were pronounced at scene by cfd medic #14 at 7:29am.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Toby SmithAge
49Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On saturday, november 14, 2020, at 10:42am, columbus police officers were called to 2034 rankin ave. On a report of an unresponsive male at that location. On arrival, officers found 45yr old toby smith, who was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Mr. Smith was pronounced deceased at 10:49am by cfd ems 13.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Esteban HernandezAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 9, 2020, at 7:11am, columbus patrol officers were dispatched to the area of 755 stelzer rd. On a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located victim #3 suffering from stab wounds. Upon further investigation, officers were able to locate two additional victims, who were also suffering from stab wounds, in a trailer at lot #37. Columbus fire personnel arrived and transported victim #3 to a nearby hospital where he underwent surgery for his injuries. Esteban valero hernandez and alfredo hernandez ponce were pronounced at scene by cfd medic #14 at 7:29am.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Giant'e AdawayAge
26Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On october 28, 2020 at approximately 7:00 p.M., officers were dispatched to the area of 5029 enclave on the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 22yr old giant'e d. Adaway, who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Mr. Adaway was transported to an area hospital in critical condition and is expected to survive his injuries. On october 31, 2020, at 11:25am, mr. Adaway succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Belva CopelandAge
68Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 10/14/2020, officers responded to the above address and found 64yr old belva copeland deceased inside. The victim was pronounced dead at scene. The cause of death is yet to be determined. No suspect information at this time.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Loubna LaassadiAge
29Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On october 18, 2020, at 2:15 a.M. Patrol responded to the gas station at 825 e. Broad st. On a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered 25yr old loubna laassadi, shot inside a vehicle. Cfd medic #8 pronounced the victim dead at scene. The victim's boyfriend stated that they were shot at by the occupant(s) of a black suv, and he drove to the gas station to get help. There is no further information in regard to suspect(s) at this time.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Brian Robertson IIAge
34Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On september 11, 2020, columbus patrol officers were dispatched to 4776 robinhood park on the report that someone, sitting in a vehicle, parked in front of the house, was shot. When officers arrived, they found the victim, 30yr old brian robertson sitting in a vehicle, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Cfd medic 23 transported the victim to an area hospital in critical condition. The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 5:00am.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Larenz GloverAge
26Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On september 28, 2020, at 6:13 p.M., patrol officers responded to the area of 849 forrest st. On a shotspotter run of multiple shots being fired in the area. Upon arrival, the officers were directed to 858 s. 22nd st. Where a round had entered the house through the front window and struck the victim inside. The victim was pronounced dead at scene and identified as 22yr old larenz glover. There is no suspect information at this time. The investigation continues.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Jaleel Carter-TateAge
29Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On september 29, 2020 at approximately 9:45 pm, officers responded to a shooting at the intersection of e. Whittier street and gilbert street. Officers located 25yr old jaleel carter-tate in front of 815 e. Whittier street suffering from a gunshot wound. Jaleel carter-tate was pronounced deceased at scene.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
David OlsonAge
62Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On september 15, 2020, at approximately 12:23pm, officers responded to the alley behind 712 s. Weyant avenue on a report of shots fired and a person lying in the alley. Officers located the victim, 57yr old david olson lying in the alley suffering from a gunshot wound. Cfd medics transported the victim to grant hospital emergency room where lifesaving measures were unsuccessful. The attending physician pronounced the victim at 12:52pm.Agency
Ohio AG