Cold Case MHS: Monsters and Demons

On a beautiful spring morning in May of 2008, the calm air of spring was disturbed by the heat and smoke of a house fire in Springfield, OH. The fire department rushed to the scene to put out the fire, but much of the house was engulfed with the flames. After fighting the fire the crew began to clean up the remains of the fire as the fire marshall made his way through the scene. Noticing something strange about the burn pattern the fire marshall began to think the fire was set intentionally. The rest of the crew continued to sift through the remains of the debris when Under the Rubble they found the badly burnt body of a young woman. The young woman was making a name for herself at her job. Her name was Alia Hartman and someone decided she had to go. The fire marshall ruled the fire an arson and the manner of death was ruled a homicide. To this day no one has been brought to justice for the brutal murder of Alia. She didn't seem to have any enemies, so who would want her dead, and who would go to the lengths to burn her in an arson? So many questions with no answers. Who would want to leave Alia Hartman buried Under the Rubble?

Contact Information: Springfield Police Division

130 N. Fountain Avenue Springfield, Ohio 45502

Chief Allison Elliott937-324-7685

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Some people just have a good heart. Deanna Perry was one of those people that couldn't say no to anyone in need. If you needed a place to stay, Deanna's house is where you went. If you needed a warm meal or a new set of clothing, Deanna's house was the place to get it. In a community that had many people in need, Deanna and her family were that beacon of light in a dark world. Many people took them up on their generosity and someone took advantage of it. In the early morning of October 15, 2010, someone decided to Burn the Bridge she had opened to them. With the smell of gasoline and the banging of glass, the house was set a blaze. The flames spread quickly around the house and onto the front porch making it impossible to get out of the house. Charles Climer struggled to get upstairs to his grandmother, Deanna, and a small child by the name of Brianna Smith. As his lungs filled with smoke, he tried to escape the house to get help, but would later be found deceased from smoke inhilation. Deanna and young Brianna would not get out of the house. When the fire was extinguished they were found together in the upstairs bedroom. Who would want to kill such a wonderful family? Who would use fire to kill a young child? Could it have been someone who used Deanna's kind heart to get what they wanted, then became enraged when she asked then to leave? To this day the killer(s) are still on the loose. Hopefully, one day justice will be served.

Contact Information: Columbus Division of Police HQ120 Marconi Blvd.Columbus, OH 43215(614) 645-4760

• Crime Stoppers (Anonymous Tips) - (614) 645-4749

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Jennifer Cooke was a kind, loving, mother whose life was moving forward. She was getting a promotion from work and had a new boyfriend who seemed to be a good guy. Unfortunately, finding Mr. Right would prove to be difficult for Jennifer. Her first marriage ended, but she and her ex-husband seemed okay with the mutual split and agreed to co-parent their daughter. Jennifer, feeling lonely quickly got into another relationship that moved quickly to marriage, but as fast as the relationship moved at the beginning, it ended just as fast. This one did not end quite so easily. Her new ex-husband was very controlling and did not agree with the breaking of this relationship. He would often arrive at her home without notice or show up in the same place Jennifer was even if Jennifer tried to not let him know. To this day there is the question of who killed Jennifer Cooke? Was one of her relationships a case of Mr. Wrong?

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Located in: Grandview Heights City Hall

Departments: Marble Cliff Police Department

Address: 1016 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43212

Phone: (614) 488-3157

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Cold Case MHS: 513-398-5025 Ext. 33304

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On May 4, 2007, a local llama farmer from Delaware, OH, wasn't on the farm helping her workers do their daily duties. This was unlike Eveline Ashbaugh, who normally was the first one out barking orders to those who worked for her. Her right-hand farmhand thought it was strange for her not to be there, so he went to the house to see if she was okay. What he walked into was a horrendous scene. Sometime during the night, someone entered her home, either by walking through the front door because they were let in or they climbed up a long wooden ladder to cut the screen on an upstairs window, then attacked Eveline with a sharp object. It was a violent scene with evidence of a serious struggle between Eveline and her assailant. To this day no person of interest has been named. Hundreds of people were interviewed with no lead to her murder, Someone knows something, and one day the secrets of the farm will be uncovered.

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Delaware County Sheriff's Office

(740) 833-2810

1776 State Route 521 Delaware, OH 43015

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Cold Case MHS: 513-398-5025 Ext. 33304

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On April 27, 2006, nine-year-old MacKenzie Branham was caught in a house fire at the home of her mother and her mother's boyfriend. At first glance, it appeared the fire was the result of an accidental spark, possibly electrical or something of that nature, but it would quickly change to something dark and heinous. The fire was set with an accelerant which appeared to lead a path directly to MacKenzie's room. By the time firefighters were able to control the fire it was too late. MacKenzie was found in her bed next to the window. She could not escape the smoke and flames and fell victim to the act of a sick human being. Why would anyone want to set fire to a house with a beautiful nine-year-old sleeping in her bed? Why did the adults make it out and she did not? Arson is a unique crime. Those that commit arson only do it for specific reasons and one of those is crime concealment. What was someone trying to hide? For 18 years MacKenzie's father, Donald has been pushing the envelope to find answers to the murder of his daughter. He has lived her loss every day for all of this time. He has long gone past just trying to find out, he has gone to the point where revenge is not out of the question. Why would anyone want to take his beautiful daughter like this? What was going on that she was possibly ready to expose? Why did innocence get lost in the flames?

Contact Info: Fayette County, OH Sheriff's office 1500 Robinson Road SE Washington Court House, OH 43160 Phone: 740-335-6170 Fax: 740-333-3597

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513-398-5025 ext. 33304 or 513-967-0368

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On a warm summer day, a five-year-old Devan Duniver tried to find someone to play with. Her mom was inside preparing for dinner and she thought Devan was playing with her older brother. Time had gotten away from her when she noticed Devan wasn't around. She began to search for Devan by going next door to see if she had made her way inside with another small child she often had played with. Unlike many young children, Devan was not afraid to talk to anyone, especially if they were willing to play with her. Had Devan just wandered off and waited for her mother to find her or did someone take Devan? Minutes turned to hours. The hours began to go by so quickly. Word had spread of the missing child and the community came out to help look for her. The search carried over into the next day when the horrific discovery of her body occurred in a small patch of tall grass and weeds not far from her home. The beautiful little girl had been stabbed many times. The devastation was unbearable for the family and the community as a search for a child murderer had begun. The fear spread across the town. Parents wouldn't let their children out of their sight for weeks. Eventually, the police arrest a young boy and he is convicted of the murder of Devan, but it was later determined he was not the person who would do something this heinous. In the flash of an eye, innocence was lost for both Devan and the young man accused of her murder. To this day her case has gone cold and the monster who took her life is still out there somewhere.

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Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office

2295 Reiser Ave SE New Philadelphia OH 44663 Office: 330-339-2000

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In the life of drugs and prostitution, the risks are enormous. The players in this world are lawless and destructive. Angela Hanaway had fallen into the darkness of the underworld never to get out. She was a good person who was pulled under the waters of the addiction pool. Angela saw many things in this world, but one thing was enough to get her killed. A monster who lurked in the shadows of Springfield's underbelly had committed a crime in front of her eyes and he had to remove her before she unmasked him. This wasn't new for this creature of destruction who couldn't outrun his actions. This monster could not help himself. Like others in his path, Angela had to go. She had run into the evil eyes of an Addictive Killer.

Departments: Springfield Police Chief's Office · Springfield Police-Crime Lab · Springfield Police-Property Rm · Springfield Police-Records

Address: 130 N Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502

Phone: (937) 324-7680

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Raymond was a good kid in a bad situation. Coming from a broken family, Raymond searched for that positive male role model. Although his father was still around, Raymond didn't see him much for many reasons. His mother was working hard to bring up a teenage boy by herself with help from his older sister. Like many kids that age looking for guidance, they often find it in people with not-so-good intentions. Raymond found someone to look up to in his neighborhood. Unfortunately, this neighbor did not have Raymond's well-being in mind. This person was a gang leader preying on young males he could coerse into do his dirty work. Raymond was catching on to this man's intentions and decided it was time to move on. He had a plan to join the military and get away from gang life, but his Destructive Mentor wasn't going to let that happen.

Departments: Springfield Police Chief's Office · Springfield Police-Crime Lab · Springfield Police-Property Rm · Springfield Police-Records

Address: 130 N Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502

Phone: (937) 324-7680

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As a young kid, you couldn't wait to ride your bike to the store or a friend's house. It was that moment of freedom. A chance to ride free, away from the watchful eyes of your parents, or in Robin's case to get away from the responsibility of watching her brother. Two girls alone on a mission to get somewhere. One was friendly but a bit timid and another would talk to anyone. The bright sunny day would quickly turn into a very dark night. The streetlights are turning on, but Joanne has not returned home. Several months later, Robin doesn't return home after leaving her brother at a neighbor's house. Darkness sets in and both girls are missing. Robin's father in a desperate search, unfortunately finds his daughter's badly beaten body lying next to the railroad tracks not too far from home. Weeks later, squirrel hunters walking out of the woods stumble upon the skeletal remains of a teenage female, later to be identified as Joanne Herbert. The search for a killer begins but quickly goes cold. These two brutal murders are still unsolved to this day. In this episode, we look at the lives of these two beautiful teenagers, their disappearance, a possible suspect who has a preference for girls and their bikes, and the case that still hides in the darkness of the night.

Union County Sheriff

Address: 221 W 5th St, Marysville, OH 43040

Phone: (937) 645-4110

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In our lives, we get to meet some tremendous people. Those who intrigue me the most have served this great country of ours in the military. Their training, experiences, and stories always captivate me. Those individuals have sacrificed a portion of their life for the greater good of others and they should always be THANKED for their service to protect us. As these individuals grow old, their stories seem to resonate even more. Many become pillars of their communities and the role model for their families. Harry W. Smith was that kind of individual. He was a proud service member and he loved his family and community. He was "Grandpa Walmart". He was one of Walmart's first Walmart greeter and he was the best at it. Everyone in town loved him. His family was large and they had just recently had a family reunion and enjoyed their day together. In this small town, there is a secret that has haunted the community for more than a decade. On Sunday morning, October 16, 2011, most people in town were attending Church services. Unfortunately, Harry had trouble getting around and did not make the trip to Church that day. A few hours later two passers-by notice Harry's house was bellowing smoke out of the windows. They ran in to help put it out, but the flames had already burned themselves out. What they found was the body of a battered old man lying face down on the floor. It was first ruled and accident but later was determined to be a homicide. Mr. Walmart had been murdered and left to burn in a fire that did not catch. Who would do something like this to a great man like Harry W. Smith? Listen as our students tell the story of a FALLEN HERO!