Nearly 65 years ago, Nancy Eagleson was abducted and killed only yards from her home in Spaulding, Ohio. The only witness–her 5-year-old sister. However, this wasn’t the first young girl to be attacked, or even killed, in that same area. 

The man who murdered her has evaded capture for decades. But, has he been aided in this escape?

Let’s Mourn…

11 investigates: Former Paulding-area resident says alleged abuse by deputy could be clue in 1960 murder of Nancy Eagleson. (n.d.). https://www.wtol.com/article/news/investigations/11-investigates/11-investigates-new-suspect-nancy-eagleson-murder-former-deputy-paulding/512-1b40ded7-a984-40fc-b925-b15c054e2d9b

Czachor, E. M. (2023, October 10). 63 years after Ohio girl’s murder, victim’s surviving sister helps make sketch of suspect. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nancy-eagleson-cold-case-1960-murder-sister-helps-sketch-suspect-paulding-ohio/

Dugger, B. (n.d.). Updated composite sketch made in Nancy Eagleson case | wtol.com. https://www.wtol.com/article/news/investigations/11-investigates/nancy-eagleson-cold-case-suspect-new-composite-sketch/512-1fe4d7e6-74d7-43f6-81f1-90e393bfae41

Murdered: Nancy Eagleson: Paulding, OH. Uncovered. (n.d.). https://uncovered.com/cases/nancy-eagleson

Phillipp, C. (2024, October 12). Remains found at recently sold Colorado home identified as teen girl who hadn’t been seen since 2005. People.com. https://people.com/remains-found-at-recently-sold-colorado-home-identified-as-teen-girl-who-hadnt-been-seen-since-2005-8727595