Cleveland, OH
Ohio, Pennsylvania detectives search for leads in 4 cold cases that could be connected
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Detectives in three counties aren’t giving up on chilly circumstances which have stumped them for many years.
They’re making an attempt to determine whether or not one killer might be behind the murders of 4 girls from the Cleveland space within the 80s and 90s.
All the victims had been dumped in distant areas off a stretch of Route 6 heading east to Pennsylvania.
Different placing similarities within the circumstances have led detectives to research whether or not their violent deaths might be linked.
Detective Don Seamon with the Geauga County Sheriff’s Workplace thinks it’s doable.
Two of the 4 circumstances occurred in his county.
Det. Seamon opened up his case recordsdata to 19 Investigates, as a result of he’s decided to unravel the case.
The chilly circumstances
Here’s a timeline of all 4 circumstances.
- 1981: Delores Furnace, 30, discovered lifeless subsequent to a rustic highway in Geauga County.
- 1992: Verlene Flenoy, 28, found close to a rustic highway in Ashtabula County.
- 1994: Terri Iverson, 38, discovered lifeless subsequent to a rustic highway in Geauga County.
- 1999: Danita Landres, 34, discovered lifeless in a soybean area simply throughout the state line in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
In 1981, somebody discovered the primary sufferer’s physique in a drainage ditch simply off Clay Road close to Thompson Street in Thompson Township in Geauga County.
“Her physique was badly decomposed. She had been lacking for 2 weeks, three weeks,” Det. Seamon mentioned.
It took awhile to establish her as Delores Furnace of East Cleveland.
Investigators believed she had been strangled. However they couldn’t decide a reason for demise.
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Practically 11 years later, in 1992, the physique of Verlene Flenoy of Cleveland was discovered on Mead Hole Street in Hartsgrove Township, Ashtabula County.
“She had been lacking for a couple of week, her reason for demise was believed to be strangulation,” Det. Seamon mentioned.
Then, two years later in 1994, one other lady’s physique was dumped in Geauga County.
Terri Iverson of Cleveland additionally died of strangulation.
“Her physique was discovered nearly in the identical location as our sufferer in 1981, a couple of quarter mile aside,” Det. Seamon mentioned.
“Did they suppose they bought the identical location, or had been they simply making an attempt to place it in the same location? What was the aim for it, was it nearly like taunting the regulation enforcement?” he mentioned.
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In 1999, a farmer found one other lady’s physique dumped in a distant soybean area simply throughout the state line in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
Danita Landres of East Cleveland had been strangled too.
She died from blunt power trauma to the top.
“And for those who comply with Route 6 East from Cleveland, all of the our bodies had been situated both very near Route 6, or only a couple miles off,” Det. Seamon mentioned.
Detectives working the circumstances within the 90s believed these killings might be linked.
And the detectives engaged on them at present do too.
“Simply as a result of similarities, all identical sort of victims believed to be prostitutes, Black females taken from nearly the identical, the identical neighborhood in Cleveland,” Det. Seamon mentioned.
Similarities within the circumstances
Might these girls have been the goal of a serial killer?
All 4 of them had been final seen within the space of East fortieth Road in Cleveland, between Route 20 and Woodland Avenue.
They had been all Black girls of their 20s and 30s.
Most of them had been strangled.
Their our bodies had been dumped in rural areas off Route 6, heading east from the town.
However two giant gaps within the killings have investigators stumped.
After 1981, 11 years glided by till the subsequent murders in 1992 and 1994.
Then 5 years handed earlier than the fourth and final identified homicide in 1999.
“Did the suspect go to jail on an unrelated crime throughout these instances? Did she or he perhaps transfer out of the realm?” Det. Seamon mentioned.
Households seek for solutions
These girls are nonetheless cherished and missed by the households they left behind.
It’s been thirty years since Paris Matlock misplaced her mother, Verlene Flenoy.
“What I bear in mind most is that smile, her smile and her eyes,” she mentioned.
She cherishes the few pictures and recollections she nonetheless has.
“It’s been arduous through the years, you understand, not having her right here,” Matlock mentioned.
Verlene had 4 children.
Paris is the oldest. She was eight years outdated when she died.
Her brothers had been simply toddlers and infants.
“They, they had been it, that was it. That was all I had,” she mentioned.
A long time later, her kids are nonetheless looking for solutions.
“It could be good to know, for certain, you understand what occurred, you understand, what went on, who did it, you understand?” Matlock mentioned.
It was years earlier than Paris discovered her mother’s case might be linked to the murders of three different girls.
She mentioned her mother was not a prostitute.
However she does consider the circumstances are linked.
And she or he’s satisfied her mother knew her killer.
“I simply suppose they simply bought caught up with a person that had a variety of hate in his coronary heart. It was nothing that they did or mentioned, simply somebody with hate,” she mentioned.
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Serial killers dominated out as suspects
Investigators adopted a whole bunch of leads all through the years.
In late 2018, detectives thought they can join the circumstances to a serial killer from proper right here in northeast Ohio.
Samuel Little turned out to be essentially the most prolific serial killer in American historical past.
He confessed to 93 murders throughout the nation earlier than he died.
His victims had been all strangled to demise.
Det. Seamon flew to Texas to fulfill with Samuel Little face-to-face.
“It was surreal. I’ve labored many murder circumstances, interviewed many potential suspects, however that’s one I’ll always remember,” he mentioned.
However Little denied killing any of those girls.
And he was in jail throughout one of many murders.
“Samuel Little, in my expertise from what I do know of him, if he was accountable, he would admit to it. He wouldn’t admit the circumstances he was not liable for and he did adamantly deny having any accountability in these 4 particular killings,” Det. Seamon mentioned.
Detectives formally dominated him out as a suspect and turned their consideration to different doable serial killers.
They appeared into Anthony Sowell, referred to as the “Cleveland Strangler.”
Sowell was convicted of murdering 11 girls.
In addition they checked out Samuel Legg, a former truck driver accused of a number of homicides in Ohio and at the very least one in Illinois.
Each males had been dominated out too.
Det. Seamon’s subsequent attempt is to make use of DNA, which just lately helped him remedy a high-profile chilly case.
He solved “Geauga’s Youngster” with new DNA expertise, which helped him observe down the identification of a child discovered lifeless on a rustic highway again in 1993.
And in the end led to his mom and killer. 19 Investigates profiled that case in again in November.
“So the proof in these 4 circumstances have been and is being re-analyzed. So in search of that one piece of DNA that’s appropriate for comparability that we may begin that family tree case once more to search for the suspect,” Det. Seamon mentioned.
He thinks somebody on the market can join these gaps in time to somebody they know.
“We’re just one telephone name away and that subsequent telephone name might be the one that might assist us remedy this case,” Det. Seamon mentioned.
And Paris remains to be holding out hope.
“You recognize, we simply need solutions. We need to know. So in the event that they do know something, come ahead, inform us what you understand,” she mentioned.
Name with any leads
If in case you have any info on any of those circumstances, you possibly can name the next businesses:
- Geauga County Sheriff’s Workplace: 440-279-2009.
- Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Workplace: 440-576-3590.
- Pennsylvania State Police: 814-332-6911, ask for Trooper Baldwin on the Meadville station.
You may as well contact Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477) or on-line right here.
You might be eligible for a money reward for info that results in an arrest.
Learn extra concerning the Danita Landres’ case right here.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The Luckman Apartment building, which weeks ago was just the site of a massive fire, is now facing foreclosure.
According to court documents, the owners of the building, Marlin Springs, haven’t been making payments on a large loan since April.
On April 23, 2018, Sphere Apartments, LP, which is owned by Marlin Spring, took out a loan of $35,900,000
A loan company, BSPRT JPM Loan, LLC says Marlin Springs now owes over $30 million in debt.
In April, residents at the Luckman, which is located on East 12th and Chester Avenue, were evacuated due to a trash chute fire.
People were not able to escape because the doors were screwed shut. Firefighters had to break down doors to fight the fire.
The Cleveland Division of Fire then cited the building management for multiple violations.
The fire costs owners about $450,000.
19 News reached out to the Luckman, which has 411 units, to find out what the foreclosure means for residents.
Will they be able to stay in their apartments? Do they need to find a new home? We were told “no comment”.
When 19 News called the owners, Marlin Springs, we were able to leave a message, but have not heard back.
There has not been any information released about who could next own the building.
Copyright 2024 WOIO. All rights reserved.
Bo knows.
Its Official 1000% Commited #TheeOhioStateFootball #Blessed@ryandaytime @Locklyn33 @OhioStateFB @TonyJCoach #Ohio25 @EliLee12 @TJSaint_1 @big_carter72 #WhoGotNext pic.twitter.com/Zj4LKdoI8a
— Bo Jackson (@BoJackson2025) June 4, 2024
Regardless of whether you go by Jackson’s legal first name, Lamar, or his nickname, Bo, the newest member of the Buckeyes’ 2025 cycle shares a name with a former Heisman Trophy winner. Sounds like a great omen for a successful collegiate career.
That said, after a lengthy recruitment that involved holding off Georgia and Alabama in the end, Ohio State accomplished a major goal by successfully keeping four-star 2025 running back Bo Jackson in-state on Tuesday with the Cleveland product’s commitment to the Buckeyes.
| Pos | Name | Rating | Rank | Size | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | DEVIN SANCHEZ | ★★★★★ | #5 NATL | #1 CB | 6-2 | 170 | North Shore (Houston, Texas) |
| CB | NA’EEM OFFORD | ★★★★★ | #6 NATL | #2 CB | 6-1 | 185 | Parker (Birmingham, Alabama) |
| QB | TAVIEN ST. CLAIR | ★★★★★ | #14 NATL | #3 QB | 6-4 | 210 | Bellefontaine (Bellefontaine, Ohio) |
| OT | CARTER LOWE | ★★★★ | #54 NATL | #7 OT | 6-5 | 290 | Whitmer (Toledo, Ohio) |
| DE | ZAHIR MATHIS | ★★★★ | #60 NATL | #5 Edge | 6-6 | 225 | Imhotep Institute (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
| LB | TARVOS ALFORD | ★★★★ | #47 NATL | #5 LB | 6-2 | 210 | Vero Beach (Vero Beach, Florida) |
| RB | BO JACKSON | ★★★★ | #81 NATL | #5 RB | 6-0 | 205 | Villa Angela-St. Joseph (Cleveland, OH) |
| DE | LONDON MERRITT | ★★★★ | #116 NATL | #13 DL | 6-2 | 250 | IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida) |
| TE | NATE ROBERTS | ★★★★ | #132 NATL | #6 TE | 6-4 | 235 | Washington (Washington, Oklahoma) |
| S | DESHAWN STEWART | ★★★★ | #295 NATL | #26 S | 6-2 | 185 | DePaul Catholic (Wayne, New Jersey) |
| WR | DE’ZIE JONES | ★★★★ | #313 NATL | #42 WR | 6-0 | 180 | DePaul Catholic (Wayne, New Jersey) |
| S | CODY HADDAD | ★★★★ | #376 NATL | #18 ATH | 6-1 | 175 | St. Ignatius (Cleveland, Ohio) |
| LB | ELI LEE | ★★★★ | #380 NATL | #41 LB | 6-3 | 230 | Archbishop Hoban (Akron, Ohio) |
| Prospect Rating Data: 247Sports Composite | |||||
Jackson’s official visit over the weekend sealed the 6-foot, 205-pound running back’s recruitment, as the talented tailback got a feel for what life could be like for him with the Buckeyes. He attended a gathering thrown by JT Tuimoloau and bonded with his player host, Sam Williams-Dixon on his visit. He also spent extensive time with Carlos Locklyn, who showed him how he’d develop in Chip Kelly’s offense. While Jackson still had an Alabama official visit scheduled, he felt comfortable ending his recruitment early and pledging to his home state team.
“Overall, it was a great weekend for me and my family,” Jackson told Eleven Warriors of his visit. “Spending time with coach Ryan Day, Chip Kelly and Carlos Locklyn were great, but the real highlight with both trips so far was hanging with current players around campus.”
The Jackson File
- Class: 2025
- Size: 6-0/205
- Pos: RB
- School: Villa Angela-St.Joseph (Cleveland, Ohio)
- Composite Rating: ★★★★
- Composite Rank: #81 (#5 RB)
In a weird way, Tony Alford’s departure to Michigan in the spring may have actually helped the Buckeyes land Jackson, considering Alford’s replacement was Locklyn, the former Oregon running backs coach. Jackson had established a strong rapport with Locklyn from his time with the Ducks and it was a seamless transition recruiting him in his new role at Ohio State. Since Locklyn arrived on campus, he and Jackson spoke nearly every other day until his commitment.
Jackson is the 13th OSU commitment in 2025 and the first running back, though he likely won’t be the last. Ohio State continues to be in strong pursuit of four-star California prospect Jordon Davison and also has a vested interest in former Kentucky commit Isaiah West. Another potential fit could be Alabama commit Anthony Rogers, who just took an unofficial visit to Ohio State last week and may take an official visit this fall.
Jackson brings powerful running style to Columbus, could get early playing time
Per 247Sports’ composite rankings, Jackson is considered the No. 81 prospect nationally and the No. 5 running back in the 2025 class. It’s hard not to dream on how Jackson could be utilized in Ohio State’s offense immediately upon his arrival on campus, considering the carries that will likely be available assuming TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins are NFL-bound following the 2024 season.
“They say with a new offensive coordinator they’re going to get the ball to the running back a lot in the backfield,” Jackson said in May. “Throwing the ball, running the ball, everything. My parents and I had a good talk with Chip Kelly (on my spring visit to OSU). The way he’s got everything set up in the offense, it feels like it’s going to open up everything with everything spaced out.”
Jackson is both a powerful runner and a talented pass catcher and will bring a mean streak to an Ohio State rushing attack that may only get better using Kelly’s offensive schemes. He’s talented enough that he could vie for early playing time in 2025, though players like James Peoples and Williams-Dixon will be one year ahead of him.
“I love how they use their backs,” Jackson said last year regarding what he felt was the most appealing thing about playing for Ohio State.
Jackson has elite acceleration and can run between the tackles or in an outside zone. Arm tackles aren’t going to get the job done against Jackson, who scored nearly 30 touchdowns and ran for 1,700 yards in his junior season.
(WJW) — It’s almost the official start to summer in Northeast Ohio! There are plenty of festivals and events to plan for. And we’ll add even more below as dates are announced.
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Happy planning!
JUNE
Wade Oval Wednesdays
June 12 – Aug. 14 | Wade Oval
Opening acts feature up-and-coming local talent, and intermission acts will accompany many shows. There are four cultural celebration nights: Juneteenth on June 19; Disability Pride on July 26; Latinx Heritage on July 10; and LGBTQ+ Pride on Aug. 14. The free concerts take place Wednesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Akron Juneteenth Celebration Weekend
June 15 – June 22 | Akron
Several events are set over a one-week period to celebrate the commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. The official 26th Akron Juneteenth Celebration is just one, and happens Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m. at Stoner/Hawkins Park. Full schedule.
Metrohealth Cleveland Juneteenth Freedom Fest
June 14 – June 15 | Downtown Cleveland
The event celebrates the day that marked the end of slavery in the U.S. There will be fireworks Friday night. Saturday, there will be live performances, food and vendors. The event is free.
Blazing Paddles Paddlefest
June 21 – 22 | Rivergate Park
This festival came to be to mark how far the Cuyahoga River has come since it caught fire more than 50 years ago. Paddleboarders and kayakers take to the water and can even stop at multiple places along the river for a bite to eat.
Larchmere Porchfest
June 29 | Larchmere district
Thirty-plus bands will perform on front porches in this neighborhood. There’s also a PorchFest beer garden along with lots of walkable shops and places to grab a bite. Headlining this year is Sam Hooper Group and Marcus Smith.
JULY
Asian Lantern Festival
July 5 – Aug. 25 | Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Guests can experience the zoo after dark with plenty of displays lighting the way, including a 50-foot pagoda and walk-through tunnels. There will also be live acrobatic performances every hour and a wide selection of culturally-inspired food options. The walk-through experience will be Thursdays through Sundays, while a drive-thru experience will also be available on select nights. Tickets to the festival are already on sale.
Pan-American Masters Games 2024
July 12 – July 21 | Northeast Ohio
The Olympic-like sports festival for master athletes over 30 is expected to be the largest international gathering in Northeast Ohio’s history. It’s held every four years in the Americas. The games will feature athletes from more than 50 countries competing in 26 different sports in venues all over Northeast Ohio. More here on joining and watching the fun.
Cain Park Arts Festival
July 12 – 14 | Cleveland Heights
This three-day juried arts festival also offers live entertainment, lots of food and concessions and other events. Admission is free. More info here.
Taste of Tremont
July 21 | Tremont
This annual street festival features food, art and entertainment for the whole family. The event runs from noon to 8 p.m.
AUGUST
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week
Aug. 1 – Aug. 4 | Canton
A slew of events is scheduled throughout the weekend including the Hall of Fame Game featuring the Houston Texans and Chicago Bears; the Canton Repository Grand Parade and Enshrinees Roundtable; autograph sessions; the Gold Jacket Dinner; and the 2024 class enshrinement. There’s also the Concert for Legends, featuring Carrie Underwood. For all events and tickets, click here.
Twins Day Festival
Aug. 2 – Aug. 4 | Twinsburg
Twins come from all over the world to celebrate. This year’s theme is Twindy 500: Off Two the Races! There’s a hot dog roast, double take parade, entertainment, contests and more along with fireworks on Saturday.
Summer Slam
Aug. 3 | Cleveland Browns Stadium
This year’s event is expected to be the largest WWE event ever hosted in Ohio. While it’s not known until the event who is participating, Cleveland is home to several WWE Superstars including Logan Paul, The Miz, and Johnny Gargano. Click here for tickets.
Feast of the Assumption
Aug. 15-Aug. 18 | Little Italy
Food, food and more food are just some of the highlights of the five-block festival. The solemn procession starts at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, with entertainment like bands and other performances in the hours and days after. See the full schedule of events at the Holy Rosary Church right here.
Bash on the Bay
Aug. 21 – 22 | Put-in-Bay
The two-day outdoor music festival happens at Put-in-Bay Airport on South Bass Island. This year’s headliners are Jelly Roll with Oliver Anthony and Warren Zeiders; and Hardy with Ernest. Tickets here.
Cleveland Garlic Festival
Aug. 24 – 25 | Shaker Square
It’s one of the smelliest food festivals in America. There are lots of garlic dishes and treats, along with music, cooking demos, vendors and more. Tickets here.
SEPTEMBER
Cleveland Oktoberfest
Aug. 30 – Sept. 2 & Sept. 6 – 7 | Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea
Along with lots of beer and food, there’s also polka, fireworks, entertainment and more. New this year is the Cleveland Oktoberfest Grandstand Concert Series. Tickets and more info here.
Cleveland National Air Show
Aug. 31 & Sept. 1-2 | Cleveland
This year’s show at Burke Lakefront Airport features the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. On the ground, families can check out planes of all sizes. Tickets and more info here.
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