19 Investigates: Suspect arrested in cold case disappearance of Cleveland mother Cathy Parisi

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January 23, 2025

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19 Investigates: Suspect arrested in cold case disappearance of Cleveland mother Cathy Parisi

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -A big break in a Cleveland cold case, nearly 28 years after a mother of two went missing.

19 Investigates first brought you news of an arrest in Catherine Parisi’s case Tuesday.

Cathy Parisi’s daughters Cecelia and Angelina grew up without a mother.

For years, they have not known where she was and what happened to her.

We spoke with them years ago, as they fought for justice for their mom.

“I can only remember our family broken. So it’s nice to have those pictures of us all together, but I don’t remember any of it,” Angelina Speer said.

“She was funny and intelligent and the life of the party and she was always a good person,” Cecelia Parisi said.

Cathy Parisi with her youngest daughter, Angelina.(Family)

Finally this week, there have been more answers for Cathy’s daughters.

Toledo Police arrested 50-year-old Michael Bukowski in connection with her disappearance.

We spoke to Angelina again.

“The arrest is almost enough comfort, just to know something has happened,” she said.

19 Investigates learned Toledo Police assisted the FBI and Cleveland Police in serving a search warrant with their fugitive apprehension task force at Bukowski’s house Monday.

We found he has no criminal record, according to court records.

Back in April of 1997, Cathy Parisi was just 25 years old with a boyfriend and two kids.

To pay the bills, she worked as an escort.

The day she disappeared, she took a call in Parma, but no one answered the door and she was never seen again.

Cathy’s car was found at a shopping center a day later on the west side of Cleveland on Brookpark Road off I-480.

Her keys and $350 were found inside.

Over the past few years 19 Investigates learned homicide detectives were working her case.

Then April of last year, Michael Bukowski was secretly indicted.

The indictment was unsealed after his arrest this week.

He faces six counts total: murder, involuntary manslaughter, felonious assault, abduction, tampering with evidence and gross abuse of a corpse.

Angelina told us she believes Bukowski was a client connected with her mom’s work.

According to court documents, Bukowski lived just down the road from where Cathy disappeared.

To this day, Cathy’s body has never been found.

“Mostly out of all this, pray that he confesses so we can have her remains,” Angelina Speer said.

Cathy Parisi and her oldest daughter Cecelia.

We reached out a possible attorney for Michael Bukowski, but we have not heard back.

We’re told he will be extradited from Toledo to Cuyahoga County jail as soon as a judge signs off.

He’s set to face a judge in Cleveland on February 4.

You can learn more about this case from our podcast episode on Dark Side of the Land, called What Happened to Cathy Parisi?

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Crews respond to 10-inch water main break in Cleveland; possible sinkhole reported

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July 13, 2026

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Crews respond to 10-inch water main break in Cleveland; possible sinkhole reported

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A massive water main break and a possible sinkhole was reported in Cleveland Monday afternoon.

A 19 News crew is on scene at the intersection of E 130th Street and Buckeye Road for the possible reported sinkhole and a water main break.

According to the Cleveland Division of Water, the break on Buckeye Road is a 10-inch water main and a repair crew is on the way.

The water has been shut off, but the area remains closed due to the debris and for cleanup.

19 News has made call outs to officials for more information.

Sinkhole reported in Cleveland, crews on scene(Source: WOIO)

This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.

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Body found in search for boy missing in Lake Erie, Cleveland fire officials says

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July 13, 2026

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Body found in search for boy missing in Lake Erie, Cleveland fire officials says

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The body of a missing boy in Lake Erie was found Sunday afternoon, according to the Cleveland Fire Department.

Multiple agencies searched Lake Erie Saturday night and continued searching Sunday morning for a young boy who was reported in the water near the East 55th Street Marina.

Multiple agencies searched Lake Erie Saturday night and continued searching Sunday morning for a young boy who was reported in the water near the East 55th Street Marina.(WOIO)

The search for the boy had turned into a recovery mission before Metroparks divers discovered the body, Cleveland Fire Chief Mike Norman said.

Cleveland Fire, Metroparks and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources responded to the call, which came in just before 9 p.m. Saturday.

Search efforts

Cleveland Fire said crews responded to a report of a child in the water. A fire boat made multiple passes over the area, shining a light into the water. Two divers were also sent into the lake to search for the child. No body was found.

A helicopter was also spotted flying over the water near the bank, searching with a spotlight.

The Cleveland Fire Department said at 10:15 p.m. Saturday that its crew in the lake would be ending their search soon.

Cleveland fire crews said Sunday that they resumed the search for the missing boy before turning operations over to a recovery mission.

Chief Norman said Metroparks divers are transporting the body and receiving assistance from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

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ADA TAYLOR Obituary – Middleburg Heights, OH (1947-2026)

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July 12, 2026

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ADA TAYLOR Obituary – Middleburg Heights, OH (1947-2026)

ADA I. TAYLOR

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(nee Everhardt), of Middleburg Heights, formerly of Avon Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026 at Royal Oak Hospice after a short illness. Ada was born December 30, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA. Beloved wife of the late Terry R. Taylor (2012); loving mother of Elliot E. Taylor; loving ‘pet mom’ of Molly and Kitty; daughter of the late Pendleton B. and Inez (nee Chestnut) Everhardt; sister of the late Joyce Everhardt. Ada was a well-known and respected Real Estate Agent/Broker for 51 years in the Greater Cleveland area. 39 of those years were spent at Howard Hanna. She graduated from West Tech High School and then earned her Bachelor’s degree in education from BGSU before going full time in Real Estate. Ada was an Honors English, History and Journalism teacher at Lorain High School from 1971 ‘ 1975. Also, for a short time in the 80’s she was a lobbyist in Washington, DC for independent business owners. Ada is survived by her son Elliott E. Taylor and cousins David Dieball (Marilyn), Allan Dieball Benjamin Dieball and Donna Bednar (Michael). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to City Dogs Cleveland, 9203 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102. A private Graveside Service will be held at St. Joseph/Elmhurst Cemetery in Avon. Arrangements made by Ripepi Funeral Home (440)888-0800

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