West Mansfield, OH Area Cold Cases
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
John KraicinskyAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On july 19th, 1989, the remains of john kraicinsky were located in flat rock run creek behind a residence on harding highway east. Anyone with information is asked to call the marion county sheriff's office, detective utley (740) 382-8244 ext. 5120.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Angela SteeleAge
55Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On june 4th, 1999 at 7:11 a.M. The wyandot county sheriff's office received a 911 call from the victim's husband, michael steele, stating that he believed his wife's car was badly burned and against a tree along side the roadway a short distance from their residence. Upon deputies arrival and subsequent investigation, the remains of the victim were found burned in the front seat of her car. An autopsy was unable to determine the exact cause of death due to the extreme heat of the fire. The cause of the fire was determined to be arson and the death ruled a homicide. The scene had been staged to give the appearance of a traffic crash. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to leave a tip or contact the wyandot county sheriff's office at 419-294-2362.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
James JonesAge
90Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On december 31st, 1994 at 1:52 p.M., a call was received by the champaign county sheriff's office, indicating that a male subject was found deceased at kiser lake state park, near carysville, ohio, in champaign county. The victim, james "Larry" jones, was found within the state park, within an area open to public access, located on the southwest side of kiser lake, near state route 235 north. Jones was a resident of the city of sidney, shelby county, ohio. Jones' vehicle was found parked in the area of the incident. Initial identification was made based upon the vehcile registration. The coroner's office indicated that jones' death was caused by blunt force trauma.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
William AllenAge
105Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On the morning of december 5, 1985, the body of 65-year old william j. Allen (bill) was found murdered outside his residence. Bill died as a result of blunt force trauma and the case remains unsolved. Bill was a well known fur trader in marion county. Anyone with information is encouraged to submit a tip.Agency
Ohio AG