Lumberport, WV Area Cold Cases
Name
Odessa MeisterAge
35Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Odessa meister was last seen alive on 12/20/1952 her body was found on mcnamee’s hill in cumberland, md she died of blunt force traumaAgency
Maryland State Police
Name
Jean WelchAge
72Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Jean welch was found deceased in her home on oldtown road in cumberland. Her death was possibly sexually motivated. The case was never closed due to lack of evidence.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Michael NigrinAge
55Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 11/16/2022 at 5:02 pm, officers were called to the area for shots being heard and the caller stated he saw his neighbor laying on the ground. Mr. Michael nigrin was found in the backyard of his residence with multiple gunshot wounds. Evidence was collected from the scene and numerous statements were taken from his neighbors. Bazetta township police department is still investigating the incident and asking the public for any information they may have that could assist us.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Gary WarnerAge
70Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Gary warner was last seen by his family on march 30, 2022. He was entered as a missing adult until october 20, 2023 when it was confirmed that his remains were located on mccormick run road in columbiana county on january 8, 2023 through dna testing. The case remains under investigation by the columbiana county sheriff's office assisted by the salem police department.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Michael LeachAge
67Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Martell WilliamsAge
29Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 02/25/2018, 22yr old martell williams was shot and killed near the playground area of the stonegate apartment complex where he lived. Evidence suggests that martell had been ambushed by several suspects who knew he would be at that location at that time. Evidence suggests that the suspects had been in another residents apartment prior to the shooting and that at least one suspect fled in a black four door nissan.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
William WilliamsAge
26Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On august 20, 2017, william was found shot to death in a field in the 2400 block of northwest blvd nw warren, ohio. An unidentified male made two 911 calls indicating that he witnessed the shooting.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Amy NelsonAge
46Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 09/18/2017, amy jo nelson was found deceased in an apartment on main street in new straitsville, oh.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Tyler MitchellAge
25Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 7/10/17 at 0530hrs, tyler mitchell was found laying on the sidewalk in the 2700 block of burton se. Mitchell was deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. No witnesses have come forward on this case.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Samantha StewartAge
34Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On july 30, 2016, samantha jo stewart was last seen alive by family members. On august 4, 2016, a rural property owner in columbiana county, ohio discovered the deceased nude body of samantha jo stewart. Stewart was a resident of weirton, west virginia and believed to have traveled to steubenville, ohio to purchase drugs, prior to her death. Stewart was found approximately twenty miles north of steubenville, ohio. Stewart death has been ruled a homicide caused by blunt force trauma to the head.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
James DotsonAge
42Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 04/04/2016 at 0155 hours, warren township officers were dispatched to the j&l club located at 1957 highland avenue, warren, ohio 44485 for a shooting. Upon officer's arrival, they located a male down in the parking lot with gun shot wounds. This male was identified as james earl dotson jr. By his ohio identification. Mr. Dotson was transported to a local hospital by a warren township ems crew. Officer's responded to the hospital to follow up on this investigation. Upon officer's arrival at the hospital, we were updated that mr. Dotson had succumbed to his injuries. Mr. Dotson's death was determined to be a homicide. The investigation into this case remains upon as this case is unsolved.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Franklin BenedictAge
36Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 07/08/2015, franklin benedict was discovered by his roommate shot to death.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Joseph MullinsAge
67Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Portage county sheriff's office responded to the mullins' residence on during the early morning hours of 12/20/2014. Mullins' wife was reporting that she arrived home on the previous evening, thursday 12/19/2014, at approximately 21:30 hours. When she arrived home she found indications that joseph had been there but was missing. With the assistance of family friends, mrs. Mullins attempted to contact joseph by his cell phone but was unsuccessful. A search of the area did not locate joseph. During the investigation, blood was found by the detached garage that belonged to joseph. A blood smear was found on a bedspread in the master bedroom that also returned to joseph. Nothing in the house appeared to be missing or disturbed. On december 29, 2014, joseph mullins' body was found in the warehouse district of downtown cleveland. His death was determined to be from blunt force trauma.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Cody PittsAge
36Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
During the early morning hours of march 7, 2015, trumbull county 9-1-1 received a call of a man lying in the road on orchard avenue near north main street in the city of hubbard. Hubbard police officers were dispatched to investigate and upon their arrival, discovered that cody pitts, 26 years of age of hubbard was deceased. An autopsy was performed and the preliminary results indicate that the cause of death was a single gunshot wound. The death has been ruled a homicide. The hubbard police, the trumbull county homicide task force, and the trumbull county coroner's office continue to investigate. Please contact detective sergeant michael banic at the hubbard city police department if you have any information related to this homicide.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Derrick WilliamsAge
30Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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 williamsAgency
Ohio AG
Name
Cory BlackwellAge
37Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 01/01/2013, cory blackwell was shot and killed inside the sunset lounge at 480 e. Market st. He had attended a new years eve party at the sunset and was exiting the building when he was shot by a suspect who was positioned just outside the door, on the sidewalk. Despite a large crowd being present, nobody came forward to identify a suspect. Detectives do have a suspect but need the assistance of witnesses in order to prosecute the offender.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Jared McCauleyAge
38Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 1, 2012, 24yr old jared mccauley went missing from ravenna, ohio. On july 23, 2018, the remains of an unidentified male were located in a peat bog owned by the nature conservancy near mogadore, ohio. These remains were later identified as jared mccauley and the cause of death is unknown.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Dale Settle JrAge
36Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Gerald KluschAge
84Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Gerald klusch was last seen on 09/29/2011 by a family member who was leaving the residence for an appointment at approximately 12:30pm. The family member advised that mr. Klusch was working with his farmhand fixing the fence as to keep their animals from getting out. The farmhand advised that mr. Klusch took him home at approximately 1:00pm and mr. Klusch was never seen again until approximately 7 weeks later when his body was found in a rural area off hazel run rd., salineville, oh. The columbiana county coroner's office determined the cause of death was a homicide as the victim was shot twice in the head. The case is still under investigation. A $20,000 reward is available for information that leads to the conviction of the individual(s) that committed this homicide.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Joshua StarcherAge
45Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Santana IveyAge
39Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 07/01/2007, 21yr old santana ivey was reported missing. Santana was last seen in the area of luck and muskingum avenues in zanesville, oh. On 10/28/2007, ivey's remains were found in rural perry county.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Ronald CollinsAge
72Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 03/08/2007, ronald collins and his wife, connie were found deceased in their residence. Investigators initially suspected arson but it was later discovered that both victims appeared to have been shot.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Connie CollinsAge
70Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 03/08/2007, connie collins and her husband ronald were found deceased in their residence. Investigators initially suspected arson but it was later discovered that both victims appeared to have been shot.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Gregory GriffinAge
65Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On july 23, 2006, skeletal remains were found in a swampy area of mosquito lake state park. The skeleton was found without clothing and without skin tissue completely intact except for some of its small bones. On the left side of the head, a gold earring was found but no other identifiable items were located. These remains were later identified as gregory griffin.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Michael WilliamsAge
57Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 08/30/2005 shortly after 9:00 a.M., the victim michael williams was found in his automobile near his residence on greenwood road near rogers, columbiana county, ohio. Williams was employed by the v & m steel company in youngstown, ohio and he was located shortly after working a midnight shift. The coroner's office determined the cause of death as a homicide as the result of blunt force trauma.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Robert KnisleyAge
54Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 07/04/2005, robert knisley left the 4th of july events and a private party in junction city, oh. Knisley was later found lying in the middle of the roadway on state route 668, north of state route 37. Knisley appeared to be either severely beaten and/or struck by a vehicle.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Donna PittingerAge
55Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Craig RobertsAge
66Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On august 26, 2002, craig roberts of 502 wells hollow rd., wellsville, was found shot.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Charlotte RossAge
52Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Leiland CannonAge
99Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On the morning of january 13, 2000, leiland e. Cannon was found murdered in his home. He lived alone in the village of east fultonham in the southwestern part of muskingum county.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Richard Altomare SrAge
84Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 09/19/1999 shortly after 11:00am, richard l. Altomare sr. Was found deceased inside the old crestview middle school that he owned with multiple gunshot wounds. Mr. Altomare was the owner of altomare welding inc. At 37921 west main st., leetonia, oh. The coroner's office determined the cause of death as a homicide.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
James StulkaAge
62Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
James stulka was last seen alive on august 13th, 1998 at 4:30 p.M. Leaving his employer coopers entronics (rolls royce) in mount vernon, ohio. On august 22nd, 1998 coshocton county deputies received a complaint of a suspicious abandoned vehicle off bedford township highway 57. Deputies discovered james stulka dead in the locked rear trunk compartment of his vehicle.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Kimberly FultonAge
58Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 03/05/1995, 28yr old kimberly fulton and her 17 month old son, daniel were found dead inside their burned-out mobile home. There is a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in this case. Anyone with information is asked to call the washington county sheriff's office at 740-760-0760.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Daniel FultonAge
31Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 03/05/1995, 28yr old kimberly fulton and her 17 month old son, daniel were found dead inside their burned-out mobile home. There is a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in this case. Anyone with information is asked to call the washington county sheriff's office at 740-760-0760.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Kathryn MenendezAge
47Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Kathy menendez was found nude on august 25th, 1994 on an oil well road off of fewtown rd in portage county, ohio. Kathy had been strangled, stabbed and bludgeoned to death. Her clothes had never been located. She had been reported as a runaway on august 20th, 1994. It is believed that she had been murdered approximately 24 to 48 hours before she was discovered. Investigators also believe that she was not murdered where she was found and that she was possibly killed in alliance, ohio. Anyone with information about the murder is urged to contact the alliance police department.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Kayla BoringAge
34Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 12/15/1992, kayla boring was found deceased with injuries to her head.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
John McCulleyAge
66Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
The above listed victim went missing on 09/26/1992 when he had failed to keep several appointments. Upon r/o checking his place of employment, all souls cemetery, his vehicle was located but with no signs of the victim. On 10/17/1992, a hunter located the body of the victim in the woods behind the cemetery. Anyone with any information can contact the bazetta police department.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Ronald PohlAge
90Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Gary Kramer IIAge
51Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Mickey OilerAge
67Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Terri RoachAge
52Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
The body of 18yr old terri lee roach was found on 07/05/1990 in washington county, ohio.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Raymond BishopAge
71Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 02/26/1990, 36yr old raymond h. Bishop was discovered by responding niles police department officers at his residence. Bishop was in a semi-conscious condition, suffering from multiple blunt force trauma head injuries and died a short time later. Bishop's 1985 black pontiac sunbird vehicle was discovered stolen and later recovered in youngstown, ohio.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Robert KingAge
55Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On august 27, 1989, the remains of an unknown black male were found in a field off of route 183. These remains were later identified as 19yr old robert lashaw king.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Eileen ZarlengaAge
66Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On the night of january 25, 1988 or morning of the 26th, 29 year old eileen zarlenga is believed to have been lured or abducted from her apartment located at 1082 patricia drive, girard, (trumbull county) ohio, leaving her 3 year old daughter alone inside. After being missing for several days, eileen's body was located in a wooded area off of gladstone road (just east of state route 45) in jackson township, ohio (mahoning county) on january 30, 1988. She perished from multiple stab wounds with some indications of sexual assault. The mahoning county sheriff's office is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Please contact us at 330-480-5028.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Ann BowlbyAge
59Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 01/04/1987, ann bowlby was found shot in her residence.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Carol ZastudilAge
77Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Shortly after noon on december 21, 1983, carol zastudil was found inside her home deceased.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Harold SmithAge
67Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 24, 1983, three juveniles found the remains of 25yr old harold smith in an old abandoned strip mine pond, off of morgan county road 23 in holmes township. Smith was last seen on december 5, 1982.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
James AllenAge
87Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 11/20/1981, the clerk at portage news, james allen was found dead inside of the business. He had been beaten and stabbed to death. Although money from the cash register as well as coins from the video machines had been taken, it is unknown if robbery was the sole motive for the murder. The victim's car was also stolen, and was later recovered approximately one mile away.Agency
Ohio AG