Prospect, OH Area Cold Cases

Name

Eveline Ashbaugh

Age

78

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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 Gross

Age

62

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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 Colbert

Age

49

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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 Ayers

Age

69

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Andrew Combs

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On tuesday, december 13, 2022, at 11:59 pm, columbus police officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of w. Broad st. To investigate a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the officers found the victim, 21yr old andrew combs, suffering from visible injuries. The officers rendered medical aid to the victim prior to the arrival of columbus fire medics. The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and, despite receiving medical treatment, was pronounced deceased at 12:56 am.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Jessica Sykes

Age

38

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On october 31, 2022, at 12:24pm, patrol officers responded to the 2500 block of howey rd. On a body found in a vacant house. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 36yr old jessica sykes, inside a vacant residence. The victim was pronounced deceased by engine 16 at 12:33pm. Upon further investigation, it appeared as the victim was suffering from a gunshot wound.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Josiah Montgomery

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On 10/08/2022, officers were responding to a shotspotter alert of shots fired in the area. Officers arrived and located the victim, 20yr old josiah montgomery, slumped over in a vehicle that had crashed into a sign. It was then discovered that j.M had been shot in the side of the face. Cfd medics responded and transported mr. Montgomery to osu main in critical condition but was then upgraded to stable condition. On saturday, october 15th, 2022, at 6:15pm, montgomery succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Matthew Scheurell

Age

47

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On december 8, 2022, at approximately 6:41pm, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of marland dr. On the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at scene and found two victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers rendered aid until columbus fire medic #24 arrived. The medic pronounced victim # 1 deceased at scene, at 6:53pm. The medic then transported victim # 2 to a local hospital in critical condition. Despite receiving life-saving medical treatment, victim # 2 was pronounced deceased at 7:21pm. The victims have been identified as 45yr old matthew scheurell and 37yr old branden morris.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Shamira Rhodes

Age

32

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On sunday, september 25, 2022, at 4:32am, columbus police officers were called to 5500 block of e. Livingston ave. On a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found two females suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The decedent, 30-year-old shamira rhodes, was pronounced dead, at scene, at 4:47am, by truro township medic 162.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Joshua Bean

Age

22

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On monday, november 7, 2022, at 9:10pm, columbus police officers were called to the 2000 block of jermain rd. On a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found 19-year-old joshua bean, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Cfd medics transported the victim to grant medical center, in critical condition, where he was pronounced deceased at 9:52pm.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Branden Morris

Age

39

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On december 8, 2022, at approximately 6:41pm, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of marland dr. On the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at scene and found two victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers rendered aid until columbus fire medic #24 arrived. The medic pronounced victim # 1 deceased at scene, at 6:53pm. The medic then transported victim # 2 to a local hospital in critical condition. Despite receiving life-saving medical treatment, victim # 2 was pronounced deceased at 7:21pm. The victims have been identified as 45yr old matthew scheurell and 37yr old branden morris.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Ja'Bez Battle

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On 12/31/2022, cpd received a report of a shooting in the area of 4000 block of refugee road. Officers responded and located 19yr old ja'bez battle, suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to mount carmel east hospital where he was pronounced deceased at 11:00 pm.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Sincere Moore

Age

22

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On thursday, august 18, 2022, at 9:30pm, columbus police officers were called to the 1000 block of s. Ashburton rd. On a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found 19-year-old sincere moore, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Cfd medic 15 transported s.M. To a local hospital in critical condition. Mr. Moore was in the front yard of a house in the 1000 block of s. Ashburton rd. When an unidentified person approached and began firing shots without any apparent provocation. Moore did not survive his injuries and was pronounced deceased on sunday, august 21, 2022, at 6:21pm.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Lavarr Madison

Age

24

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 15, 2022, at approximately 4:10pm, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of s. Ashburton rd. On the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at scene and found the victim, 21yr old lavarr madison, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transport by columbus fire medic #21 to grant medical center in critical condition. Despite receiving life-saving medical care, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 4:58pm. Witnesses at scene stated there were several individuals involved in an argument when the shots were fired.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Mayfield Evans III

Age

35

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 21, 2022, patrol officers responded to a shots fired complaint in the 1700 block of parkford ln. While en route, the responding officers were directed to the 1600 block of harvester ln. To search for a person who had been shot. Upon arrival, the officers located the victim, 33yr old mayfield evans iii, who was suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers rendered aid to the victim prior to the medics arrival. The victim was transported to a local area hospital in critical condition. Despite receiving lifesaving medical treatment, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 12:02 am.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Lance Thompson

Age

33

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 19, 2022, at 12:21pm, patrol officers responded to the 1300 block of e. Hudson st. On a body in a vacant residence. Upon arrival, officers located 30yr old lance thompson, inside a residence. The victim was pronounced deceased at 12:53pm by cfd ems 13. This incident is being ruled a homicide, as the coroner has confirmed the cause of death to be from a gunshot wound.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Shomari Little

Age

29

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 10, 2022, at approximately 8:04pm, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of e 13th ave. On the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at scene and found 26yr old shomari little suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers rendered aid until cfd medic #18 arrived and transported mr. Little to osu wexner medical center in critical condition. Despite receiving life-saving medical treatment, mr. Little succumbed to his injury and was pronounced deceased at 9:35pm.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Gavin Osborne

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

At 12:53 am on september 25, 2022, patrol officers responded to a reported shooting in the 1200 block of e. 18th av. Upon arrival, the officers located the victim, 21yr old gavin osborne, who was suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 1:02 am by columbus fire medics.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Trevor Seymour

Age

54

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 24, 2022, at approximately 11:06 p.M., patrol responded to the area of e. 5th avenue and osborn st. On a shooting. Upon arrival, they found a victim of a gunshot wound. The victim, 52yr old trevor seymour, was transported to grant hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Allen Wright Jr

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 8, 2022, at 12:44 a.M., patrol officers responded to the 6000 block of e. Broad st. Where there was a report of a person shot in the parking lot. Upon arrival, they found the victim, 25yr old allen wright jr., who had been shot multiple times. The victim was transported to mt. Carmel east where he was pronounced dead at 1:17 a.M.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Adrian Carr

Age

36

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 4, 2022, at 3:51pm, columbus patrol officers were dispatched to a shooting in the 1900 block of tamarack cir. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 33yr old adrian marcus carr, lying in the parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers took a person of interest into custody and then rendered aid to the victim. Despite receiving emergency care, the victim succumbed to his injuries, and he was pronounced deceased at 3:59pm at the scene.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Dermahni Hoston

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 1, 2022, at approximately 11:57pm, officers were dispatched to the 6000 block of n hamilton rd on the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at scene and found 21yr old dermahni hoston, suffering from a gunshot wound as well. Despite the lifesaving measures taken by the officers, mr. Hoston succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 12:14am.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Glenn Clark

Age

53

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On monday, august 1, 2022, at 9:41pm, columbus police officers were called to a bar in the 100 block of rumsey rd. On a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found 50-year-old glen clark suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Hamilton township medic 171 pronounced clark deceased at the scene at 9:45pm. Four other men also suffered gunshot wounds during this incident and were taken to grant medical center. One of those men, 34-year-old nicholas dowler, did not survive his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 10:32pm.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Tyreece Jefferson

Age

42

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 21, 2022, at 10:16pm, patrol officers were dispatched to the 700 block of st. Clair ave on a shooting. Upon arrival, they located the victim, 40yr old tyreece jefferson, in the rear of this location suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local area hospital in critical condition. Despite receiving life saving medical treatment, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 10:41pm.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Stephon Moore

Age

35

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On monday, july 25, 2022, at 7:41pm, columbus police officers were called to the 1300 block of lockbourne rd. On a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found 33-year-old stephon moore suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Cfd medic 815 transported moore to grant medical center in critical condition, where he was pronounced deceased at 8:01pm.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Antonio Stargell

Age

31

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 6, 2022, at approximately 2:43pm, officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of parsons ave on the report of shots fired. Officers arrived at scene and found evidence of a shooting but were unable to locate a victim. At 2:49pm, a vehicle arrived at nationwide children's hospital and dropped off a victim, who was later tied to the shooting on parsons ave. The victim, 19yr old antom stargell, despite receiving lifesaving medical treatment, was pronounced deceased at 3:08pm.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Robert Lester

Age

55

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 25, 2022, at approximately 11:36pm, officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of w. Broad st. On a shots fired. Officers arrived at scene and located evidence of shooting however, a victim was not located. A short time later, officers were dispatched to the area of livingston ave and fairwood ave on the report of a shooting. Officers and columbus fire medic 815 arrived at scene and found the victim, 52yr old robert lester, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Medic 815 pronounced the victim deceased at 11:40pm.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Nicholas Evans

Age

53

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 20, 2022, at approximately 1:48am, officers were dispatched to the 800 block of n. High st on the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at scene and found the victim, 51yr old nicholas evans, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Columbus fire medic #7 arrived at scene and pronounced the victim deceased at 1:55am.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

A'yanta Jarmon

Age

20

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 29, 2022, at 11:35pm, patrol officers responded to the 2700 block of fairwood ave on a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 18yr old a'yanta jarmon, unresponsive and suffering from a gunshot would. Ms. Jarmon was transported to a local area hospital where she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at 4:12am.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Nicholas Dowler

Age

36

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On monday, august 1, 2022, at 9:41pm, columbus police officers were called to a bar in the 100 block of rumsey rd. On a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found 50-year-old glen clark suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Hamilton township medic 171 pronounced clark deceased at the scene at 9:45pm. Four other men also suffered gunshot wounds during this incident and were taken to grant medical center. One of those men, 34-year-old nicholas dowler, did not survive his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 10:32pm.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Sylvester Watkins

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 13, 2022, at approximately 1:41am, officers working a special duty assignment in the 100 block of e long st, aired a shots fired call. Officers responded to the area where the shots originated from and found the victim, 21yr old sylvester watkins, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. On august 13, 2022, the victim from this incident succumbed to his injury and was pronounced deceased at 7:20pm.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Mirracclle Anderson-Morris

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 10, 2022, at 8:32pm, officers responded to the 2100 block of parkville ct. On a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 25yr old mirracclle anderson-morris, laying on the floor unresponsive. Medics responded and pronounced the victim deceased at 8:40pm.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Joshua Jones

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 28, 2022, at approximately 8:09 p.M., columbus police responded to the area of e. 7th avenue and indianola avenue on the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 23yr old joshua jones, inside of a vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The vehicle that the victim occupied, had also struck a residence. The victim was subsequently transported to a local area hospital in critical condition. Update: mr. Jones died on 6/29/2022 at 5:55 a.M.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Zemyre Abraham

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 8, 2022, at 1:23am, officers were dispatched on a shooting in the 2800 block if stelzer rd. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 21yr old zemyre abraham, inside his vehicle parked along side the curb on stelzer rd., suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local area hospital; however, despite receiving life saving medical treatment, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 2:03am.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

William Caslin Sr

Age

66

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On may 5, 2022, at approximately 5:53 a.M., patrol responded to a shooting in the 1800 block of oakland park avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered the victim, 64yr old william caslin sr., had been shot, sitting inside of a vehicle on the parking lot. Columbus division of fire medics pronounced the victim dead at 6:19 a.M.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Reynard Reed

Age

48

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Patrol officers responded to a shooting in the 700 block of lilley ave. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 46yr old reynard reed, lying on the sidewalk in front of a residence suffering from a gunshot wound. Patrol officers rendered aid to the victim, who was later transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 5:37pm.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

William Hinson

Age

49

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On thursday, june 30, 2022, at 11:01pm, columbus police officers were called to the 1000 block of e hudson st. On a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found an suv that had struck a utility pole at that location. The driver of the suv, 46-year-old william hinson, was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Cfd medic ems 13 responded and pronounced hinson deceased at 11:07pm.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Layton Ridgedell

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 3, 2022, at approximately 11:00pm, officers were dispatched to the area of n. Hamilton rd and warner rd on the report of a shooting. Officers and columbus fire medics arrived at scene and found victim # 1 seated in a vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound. Columbus fire personnel pronounced victim #1 deceased at 11:14pm. Officers were then advised of a second victim in the 5600 block of caledonia rd, where it is believed this incident took place. Officers arrived at scene and found victim #2 laying in the parking lot unresponsive, victim #2 was pronounced at 11:27pm. The victims were identified as 15yr old mahky andrews and 18yr old layton ridgedell.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Mahky Andrews

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 3, 2022, at approximately 11:00pm, officers were dispatched to the area of n. Hamilton rd and warner rd on the report of a shooting. Officers and columbus fire medics arrived at scene and found victim # 1 seated in a vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound. Columbus fire personnel pronounced victim #1 deceased at 11:14pm. Officers were then advised of a second victim in the 5600 block of caledonia rd, where it is believed this incident took place. Officers arrived at scene and found victim #2 laying in the parking lot unresponsive, victim #2 was pronounced at 11:27pm. The victims were identified as 15yr old mahky andrews and 18yr old layton ridgedell.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Brandon Joiner

Age

36

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On monday, may 16, 2022, at 2:39am, columbus police officers were called to the west bound lanes of state route 104 at haul rd. On a report of a motor vehicle accident. On arrival, officers found a vehicle which had struck the barrier in the median. A short distance from the wrecked vehicle officers located the decedent, 33-year-old brandon joiner, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Franklin township engine 192 responded and pronounced joiner deceased at 2:53am.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Devin Bannister

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 18, 2022, at 2:41 a.M., patrol responded to riverside hospital where the victim, 15yr old devin bannister, was dropped off by persons unknown. The victim had been shot and was pronounced at 4:32 a.M.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Martaires Taylor

Age

17

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On tuesday, june 14, 2022, at 11:04pm, columbus police officers were called to the 200 block of n. Ogden ave. On a report of a stabbing. Cfd medic 17 transported 14-year-old martaires taylor to children's hospital in critical condition, where he was pronounced deceased at 12:10am.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Atayia Nichols

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 15, 2022, at approximately 5:46pm, officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of fairmont ave on the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at scene and found two victims in need of medical assistance. Officers and bystanders provided aid to the victims until columbus fire personnel arrived. Victim #1, 24yr old atayia nichols, was transported to grant medical center, where she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at 5:54pm.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Lawrence Smith III

Age

64

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On may 29, 2022, at approximately 6:59am, officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of hamilton ave on the report of shots fired. Officers arrived at scene and found the victim, 62yr old lawrence smith iii, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Columbus fire ems 13 arrived at scene and pronounced the victim deceased at 7:11am.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Denver Spencer

Age

33

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On saturday, july 16th, 2022, at 2:05am, columbus police officers were called to the 3400 block of sullivant ave. On a report of a shooting inside a bar at that location. On arrival, officers found three males all suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Cfd medic 17 responded and pronounced a 39-year-old male deceased at scene at 2:21am. Franklin township medic 192 transported 30-year-old denver spencer to grant medical center in critical condition, where he was pronounced deceased at 2:57am.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

William Delaney

Age

32

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 23, 2022, at 3:53pm, patrol officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of w. Mound st. On a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 29yr old william delaney, unresponsive and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite administering lifesaving treatment, mr. Delaney succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 4:03pm.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Phillip Moore

Age

35

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On may 7, 2022, at 9:05pm, patrol officers responded to a shooting at the 200 block of ashburton ave. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 33yr old phillip moore, suffering from a gunshot wound. Medic 815 transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. Despite receiving lifesaving medical care, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 9:37pm.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Henry Moore Jr

Age

34

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 3, 2022, at approximately 12:21am, officers were dispatched to the 3100 block of sterling ln. On the report of shots being fired. Officers arrived at scene and found the victim, 32yr old henry moore jr. Suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Columbus fire personnel arrived and transported the victim to grant medical center. Despite receiving lifesaving medical care, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 1:44am.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Mohammed Tameemi

Age

25

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On tuesday, july 5, 2022, at 12:43am, columbus police officers were called to the 5300 block of shiloh dr. On a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found 23-year-old mohammed al tameemi suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Cfd ems 17 responded and pronounced mr. Al tameemi deceased at 12:57am.

Agency

Ohio AG

Name

Jack Shifman

Age

56

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On may 12, 2022, at approximately 7:18pm, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of w cooke rd on the report of an unresponsive male from a possible overdose. Officers arrived and requested columbus fire department to respond. Cfd engine 19 arrived and pronounced the male, 53yr old jack shifman, deceased at 7:25pm.

Agency

Ohio AG