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True Crime Cases in Ohio

True crime cases in Ohio span decades of criminal history, from unsolved disappearances in rural communities to high-profile investigations in the state's largest cities. Ohio law enforcement agencies, from local police departments to the state bureau of investigation, have tackled cases ranging from cold-case homicides and serial offenders to fraud schemes and domestic violence tragedies. CaseSleuth tracks each Ohio case with comprehensive timelines, profiles of victims and persons of interest, evidence summaries, and links to media coverage and court documents. Browse the cases below to explore the full scope of criminal investigations in Ohio.

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ConvictedCleveland, OH · 2002

Ariel Castro Cleveland Kidnappings

Ariel Castro kidnapped three young women — Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight — between 2002 and 2004 and held them captive in his Cleveland, Ohio home for approximately a decade. The women escaped on May 6, 2013. Castro was sentenced to life plus 1,000 years and died by suicide in prison.

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