Kenova, WV Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Eitel

Name

Kayla Eitel

Age

26

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Portsmouth Police Department

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cold-case-record__Avina

Name

Zachary Avina

Age

49

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Agency

Pike County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Starcher

Name

Joshua Starcher

Age

45

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 11, 2011, joshua a. Starcher was found dead in his vehicle on vinegar street in pomeroy, ohio suffering a gunshot wound. Starcher was last seen at approximately 12:30 pm on 02/11/11 when he informed his girlfriend that he was going to meet someone and would be back. Starcher never returned and his body was found by a person driving along vinegar street.

Agency

Ohio AG

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cold-case-record__Mooney

Name

Thelma Mooney

Age

103

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On sunday, february 18, 2007, family members discovered eighty-five (85) year old thelma mooney dead in her home at 1604 thomas street, ironton, ohio. Ironton police immediately began a murder investigation after it was discovered mooney had died as a result of foul play. Although police identified a suspect at that time, the charges were eventually dismissed without prejudice.

Agency

Ohio AG

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cold-case-record__Francis

Name

Curtis Francis

Age

52

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Burgette

Name

Jennifer Burgette

Age

48

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Pohl

Name

Ronald Pohl

Age

90

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On 05/09/1992, ronald pohl and his son went turkey hunting in the western part of meigs county. After entering the woods, they separated and went to different areas to hunt. Between approximately 10:00am and 10:30am, a gunshot was heard in the woods followed by three to four more shots about fifteen minutes later. Mr. Pohl failed to come out of the woods at noon. After a short time, pohl's son and another hunter, who was not hunting that morning, searched for pohl but were unable to locate him. Authorities were contacted and a search with deputies, ohio division of wildlife officers, and fire department personnel began for pohl. After two hours, pohl's body was discovered having been shot with buckshot in the back.

Agency

Ohio AG

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cold-case-record__Oiler

Name

Mickey Oiler

Age

67

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The body of a man was found in the vicinity of liberty lane, pomeroy, oh. The man was later identified as mickey oiler.

Agency

Ohio AG

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cold-case-record__Lodatto

Name

Mary Lodatto

Age

67

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 7, 1991, mary ann lodatto was shot multiple times in her jackson city (jackson county), ohio apartment. This occurred around 9 a.M., shortly before mary was to leave for work. No one else is believed to have been home at the time of the homicide, and no witnesses have come forward. Though, many agencies have investigated mary's death over the last 19 years, there is still no clear suspect(s) or motive for this crime.

Agency

Ohio AG

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cold-case-record__Francis

Name

Curtis Francis

Age

34

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Pike County Sheriff's Office

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