Kipton, OH Area Cold Cases
Name
Victoria HincherAge
Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
1976 victoria hincher - kidnapped from cincinnati, strangled, found on new london rdAgency
Butler County
Name
Regina HicksAge
48Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On thursday, october 18, 2001, at approximately 8 p.M. Witnesses state that regina hicks left her boyfriends residence driving her white camero, to retrieve her son, at another location. Witnesses at the retrieval residence stated regina hicks never arrived to pick up her son. On monday, october 22, 2001, regina's white camero was located in a pond at sectionline 30. Further investigation confirmed the body of regina hicks was recovered from the vehicle.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Daniel VioletteAge
43Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Daniel violette was last seen in huron county, oh on 10/25/1998. Violette's body was found in rural huron county on 11/04/1998. This case is being investigated as a questioned death.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Kyle GutierrezAge
29Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On february 8, 2018 at approximately 1:54am, 22 year old kyle gutierrez was located laying in the middle of the southbound lane of north main street, in the area of 280 north main street, where he was determined to be deceased. It is believed gutierrez was struck by a vehicle travelling southbound on north main street which then fled the area. During the course of the investigation, several individuals were interviewed and many leads were followed but no charges were ever filed for the death of gutierrez.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Robert GnizakAge
57Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 08/14/2016, 49yr old robert gnizak was shot while attempting to protect his friend who was being robbed. Robert was being given a ride home from work by a female friend. They stopped at taco bell to get some food on the way home. Robert has difficulty seeing and exited the vehicle to look at the menu in the drive-thru. While he was out of the car, a black male approached the passenger side of the car and demanded money from the female driver at gun point. Robert came to the aid of his friend and was shot by the suspect. The suspect then searched the vehicle for money before fleeing on foot.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Angela HallAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 03/22/2016, the skeletal remains of a 16-36 year old white female were found in a farm field next to state route 58 in huntington township, ohio. The site is separated from highway and drainage swale by border fencing. This individual was wearing a spaghetti strap dress or top, victoria's secret 38b bra and matching panties, a peugot watch with white face, yellow metal numerals 225wt and a wire bangle bracelet. A stud-type earring was found and the individual had french manicure artificial nails with sequins and daisy pattern. These remains were later identified as angela hall.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Alan Lapash SrAge
72Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 11/12/2014, 61yr old alan lapash was out walking with his adult son. As they were nearing a city park, three men approached them on foot. One of the males asked what the son's names was as he reached out his hand, as if to shake hands with him. Instead of shaking hands, the male grabbed his hand, pulled him in and then all three males began assault alan and his son. A nearby resident came to the aid of alan and his son, chasing the suspects off. The three males were never identified. Alan was transported to the hospital for treatment of his injuries. He later died on september 12, 2015 of head injuries he received during his assault. He had been in a coma since the assault.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Mario WhitfieldAge
37Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 09/01/2011, at approximately 0445 hours, lorain police officers were dispatched to the area of west 24th street and westview court in lorain regarding shots fired and a male possibly being hit. The victim, mario whitfield, was located deceased in the front yard of 2334 westview court. Whitfield died from a single gunshot wound which entered his upper right chest/armpit.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Damis CrawfordAge
45Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 08/13/2010, 30yr old damis crawford was standing outside the residence with his brother, when a vehicle drove by and the occupant(s) shot several rounds in their direction. Information was provided that the shooting was a retaliation shooting for the death of gang member, who was killed in a gang/drug related shooting. Damis crawford was an innocent man who was standing at the wrong place, at the wrong time. There is no evidence that he had any connection to the other incidents leading up to his death. A suspect was developed in this case; however, there was insufficient evidence to pursue prosecution.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Bryant OrtizAge
49Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 09/21/2009, bryant ortiz was drinking in a local bar (ray's memory lane) when he became involved in an argument with an unknown black male. All the patrons were ordered to leave but the argument continued in the parking lot. A short time later, ortiz and his brother, mark silva, were walking away from the bar on east 37th when a black male approached the two and shot ortiz.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Christopher HillAge
32Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 06/22/2009, 16yr old christopher hill was shot to death while seated in the rear seat of a vehicle that was driving in the area of west 17th street and long avenue. A single gunman shot the car and fled the area on foot. This shooting is suspected of being gang/drug related. A suspect was developed, but insufficient evidence gathered to support a prosecution. A retaliation shooting was carried out by gang members a few hours later, claiming the life of marquis anthony mccall. The suspects in that case were identified and prosecuted.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Darren GroveAge
59Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 01/15/2007, darren grove was found lying on the sidewalk outside his residence at 816 w.18th lorain, ohio. Grove died of a gunshot wound to the chest. A neighbor heard several shots and one projectile entered the neighbors house. The neighbor saw a black male with a muscular build run from the house and enter a purple four door vehicle. It was discovered that grove just returned from detroit, michigan with a large quantity of cocaine. Tips and rumors suggested that the shooting was a result of a dispute or robbery of drugs and money.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Tommy GambleAge
68Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 07/09/2003, 46yr old tommy gamble was walking alone in the area of long avenue and west 17th street, as he often did at 1:00am. Gamble was discovered by a passing motorist as he lay dead in the crosswalk. There were no known witnesses and no suspects have been developed.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
William English IVAge
47Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 10/07/2002, 24yr old william english was shot to death at his residence at approximately 1:00pm. There was a knock at the door, he opened it and engaged in a conversation with an unknown male. The male, later identified as a black male, shot william several times , killing him. The suspect fled immediately after the shooting. It is believed that the shooting was in retaliation for an incident that occurred earlier in the evening, but the shooter was never identified.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Tammy BeetlerAge
61Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 02/09/1995, tammy beetler was found deceased in her home, by family members, she was in the master bedroom on the floor covered in bed linens and clothing. Tammy had been beaten with a claw hammer causing massive head injury.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Jose JimenezAge
85Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 12/03/1993, 54yr old jose jimenez was found in his apartment deceased. His landlord was going to evict him for non-payment of rent, and had gone to the apartment to try to collect back rent. When he knocked on the door, there was no answer so he opened the door. He found jimenez lying on the kitchen floor, deceased and the apartment had signs of a struggle. Mr. Jimenez had been stabbed multiple times during a struggle and the blade had broken off in his body. In speaking with neighbors, there was some type of party going on in mr. Jimenez' apartment the night before his death. The neighbors were all interviewed but none admitted to being present at the party or knowing what had happened to mr. Jimenez. No suspect(s) were developed in this case.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Steven KinneyAge
52Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 09/02/1989, steven kinney had been at a party on river road and had been involved in an altercation. After the fight, kinney had reportedly walked away from the party, walking down river road when he was struck by a vehicle.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Terrence BrennanAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 3, 1989, terrence patrick brennan's body was found washed ashore in lake erie among rocks behind a building on west erie avenue north of west 21st street. Brennan is believed to be from a detroit suburb, the release says.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Jerome LusaneAge
69Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 04/24/1988, 32yr old jerome lusane was attending a function at the uaw union hall, in the city of lorain, ohio. During the party, a group of younger males crashed the party. There were a series of disturbances with these males and they were escorted from the property. One of the males was believed to have gone to a car to retrieve a gun. He fired multiple shots and jerome lusane was apparently struck by one of them. Mr. Lusane was taken to the hospital by others from the party. Several of the people attending the party were interviewed, but the suspects were never identified. Mr. Lusane died of the gunshot wound in the emergency room. He told officers that he did not know who had shot him.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Patricia GreenwoodAge
76Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 30, 1980, an unknown 20-30yr old female was found on the shores of lake erie near cedar point. She was wearing a size 12 “disco-style” dress. On 03/30/2023, these remains were identified as patricia greenwood. Ms. Greenwood was born in 1948 in bay city, michigan, and lived in other parts of the state - traverse city and saginaw. Police ask that anyone with information to please call 419-627-5980.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Carol GandelmanAge
64Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On september 17, 1979 at approximately 9:00pm, 19 year old oberlin college student, carol gandelman was riding on a bicycle back to her keep cottage residence after picking up groceries at gibson's bakery. Gandelman was struck by a vehicle on north main street near langston middle school. She was severely injured and died five days later.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Raymond CruzadoAge
70Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 4, 1977, 22yr old raymond (ray) cruzado and 23yr old maida ann ridenour (parker) johnigan were found deceased in the lorain grandview motel on west erie avenue of an apparent double homicide.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Maida Ridenour-JohniganAge
71Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 4, 1977, 23yr old maida ann ridenour (parker) johnigan and 22yr old raymond (ray) cruzado were found deceased in the lorain grandview motel on west erie avenue of an apparent double homicide.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
James HayesAge
98Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 07/25/1976, james hayes's body was discovered lying in a field between the maples motel and the old cedar point roadway on cleveland road, sandusky, ohio, with three gunshot wounds to the head. Hayes was last seen in the searsville area drinking at a known location until around 5:00am.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Dorothy MaddenAge
75Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Twenty five year old dorothy madden was last seen in lorain, ohio on august 8, 1975. She lived in the 1100 block of west 11th street. On 03/09/1981, the skeletal remains of a 25-37 year old white female were found on rural land at 10801 hawke rd., columbia station, oh. This individual had sacralization of fifth lumbar vertebra with unilateral fusion on the left. Bilateral septal perforation of olecranon fossae. A yellow and white striped contour bed sheet was found with the remains. Probable year of death is 1979 to 1981. These remains were identified as dorothy leishman wood madden.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Ann CassidyAge
94Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
In the early hours on monday, april 1, 1968,mrs. Ann cassidy, 37 years of age, along with her husband mr. William cassidy, 41, were found shot to death in their beds while they slept. Their daughter, was found severely beaten in her bed, passing away days later as a result of her injuries.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Patricia CassidyAge
69Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
In the early hours on monday, april 1, 1968, patricia ellen cassidy, 12 years of age, was sleeping in the adjoining room to her parents, found severely beaten in her bed, passing away days later as a result of her injuries. Parents, mrs. Ann cassidy, 37 years of age and mr. William cassidy, 41, were found shot to death in their beds while they slept.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
William CassidyAge
98Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
In the early hours on monday, april 1, 1968, mr. William cassidy, 41 years of age, was found shot to death while sleeping in his bed, along with his wife mrs. Ann cassidy 37 years of age. Their daughter, patricia cassidy was sleeping in the adjoining room and found to have suffered severe beating in her bed, passing away days later as a result of her injuries.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Windom DurhamAge
139Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 2, 1962 at approximately 1:25pm, 77 year old windom durham was found dead in his 249 lincoln street residence after a neighbor requested a welfare check due to suspicious conditions. It appeared durham was severely beaten and had been bound and gagged during a robbery inside of his residence. The time of death was determined to be approximately 8:00am on november 2, 1962 by asphyxiation. Durham was last seen alive by neighbors at approximately 2:00pm on november 1, 1962. Immediately following the incident, several individuals were interviewed and interrogated but nobody has been arrested and charged with the murder of windom durham. If you have any information, please contact patrol officer wiley at the oberlin police department by phone (440) 774-1061, or e-mail (bwiley@oberlinpd.Com). All information will be strictly confidential.Agency
Ohio AG
Name
Glenn Griffin SrAge
102Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On may 29, 2002, the medina county sheriff's office received a call from a visitor to the griffin property. The caller had gone to griffin's to purchase firewood from griffin. When griffin did not respond to the door, the caller entered and observed blood. Deputies responded and entered the travel trailer which served as griffin's residence and found griffin dead, the victim of an apparent gunshot wound. The case remains unsolved.Agency
Ohio AG