Bowerston, OH Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Pittinger

Name

Donna Pittinger

Age

55

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 26, 2005 a kayaker found the decomposing body of donna pittinger in the tuscarawas river. The victim had been missing since february 6, 2005 from the east side of akron, ohio. The victim was a known prostitute who worked the arlington street, johnston street area. The victim was murdered in an unknown location. The victim was also dumped at an unknown location from were the body was found. Anyone with information about the murder, possible suspect(s), location of the murder or location of were the body was dumped would be helpful in solving this murder. All leads have been followed up on as of this time and any information may be helpful in solving this murder.

Agency

Ohio AG

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cold-case-record__Ross

Name

Charlotte Ross

Age

52

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On 03/30/2000 at 0256 hours, charlotte ross was discovered in the parking lot of the above location by a newspaper delivery driver while making deliveries. Ross was transported by emergency medical services to massillon community hospital and subsequently airlifted to akron general hospital where emergency surgery was performed. Charlotte ross died during surgery at 0900 hours. The cause of death was determined to be exsanguination/shock associated with blunt force trauma to the pelvis. Due to her injuries, ross was believed to be transported to, and left, at this location by unknown person(s) and possibly redressed. At the time of the incident, charlotte ross resided in akron and was not tied to the canal fulton community.

Agency

Ohio AG

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cold-case-record__Kramer II

Name

Gary Kramer II

Age

51

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 8, 1992, gary d. Kramer ii's deceased body was discovered on the big stillwater creek dam in uhrichsville, ohio. Kramer had previously been severely beaten, rendered unconscious and placed into the water, where his body floated to the dam overflow where later discovered.

Agency

Ohio AG

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cold-case-record__Zastudil

Name

Carol Zastudil

Age

77

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Shortly after noon on december 21, 1983, carol zastudil was found inside her home deceased.

Agency

Ohio AG

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cold-case-record__Settle

Name

Dale Settle

Age

22

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Canton Police Department

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cold-case-record__Leach

Name

Michael Leach

Age

67

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 31, 2020, a 30-50yr old unknown male was located adjacent to an oil well site, approximately 20 yards off sandy avenue se in canton, oh. The remains were completely skeletonized, and he is estimated to have been deceased for at least two years. The male was wearing a navy blue, yellow, and white striped t-shirt, black shorts, and athletic shoes (sizes unknown). Tattoos and scars are unknown. The subject likely had no teeth in life and may have previously suffered rib fractures that healed. This man was identified as michael leach. Anyone with information is asked to call the stark county sheriff's office at 330-430-3823.

Agency

Ohio AG

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cold-case-record__Williams

Name

Derrick Williams

Age

30

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On wednesday july 10, 2013 at approximately 3:22am, steubenville police department responded to reports of gunshots at 1124 claire avenue. On arrival and inside the incident location, law enforcement discovered derrick da' shawn williams, deceased from a gunshot wound to his head. Four other individuals were also inside the residence and uninjured. Information developed indicates unidentified person(s) fired multiple gunshots from outside and into the residence causing the death of derrick da' shawn williams

Agency

Ohio AG

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cold-case-record__Settle Jr

Name

Dale Settle Jr

Age

36

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 22, 2011, while attending a bible study in the 600 block of hazlett ave. Nw, 22yr old dale a. Settle jr. Was confronted by two unidentified suspects who attempted to rob him at gunpoint. One of the suspects shot mr. Settle, who later expired at a local hospital from a single gunshot wound.

Agency

Ohio AG

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