Cleveland police arrest man in connection to missing mom after searching home

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland police say they have arrested a suspect in connection to the murder of a woman last seen in May.

Officers arrested 59-year-old James Drahos in connection to the death Tammy Dubuisson June 9 after searching a home on the city’s west side Tuesday.

Tammy Dubuisson, 56, was reported missing by family on June 19 and was last seen in the area of West 139th Street and Sherry Avenue in the Bellaire-Puritas neighborhood.

Court documents show Dubuisson lived with Drahos as his girlfriend.

Family say she was last seen May 22.

Police say the search turned over what they believe is human remains. Officers say the initial interview with Drahos indicated the remains were those of Dubuisson.

Drahos has been charged with aggravated murder and abuse of a corpse, police say.

The affidavit against Drahos explains why the charges have been brought against him.

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Court records show the crime was committed May 23.

The home that was searched Tuesday was in the 4300 block of W. 139th St.

An FBI spokesperson released the below statement to 19 News:

“The FBI was assisting the Cleveland Division of Police with court authorized law enforcement activity. You might want to reach out to CPD for additional information.”

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19 News also reached out to the Cleveland Family Center for Missing Children and Adults. A spokesperson said this was an “active investigation” and police are “still in the process of gathering information.”

Cleveland police have previously said Dubuisson left home without personal belongings, medicine or a wallet.

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