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Dayton Emergency: One Injured in Suspected Gas Explosion, Authorities Investigating

DAYTON, Ohio — A Dayton neighborhood was jolted by a powerful explosion Thursday that sent one person to the hospital and raised concerns of a possible gas leak as the cause. Firefighters were called to a residential area shortly after the incident, where they found significant damage to a home and debris scattered over a wide area. Authorities have not confirmed the source of the explosion, but preliminary assessments suggest it could have been natural …

Tragic Double Fatality in Dayton: Police Confirm No Suspects Sought After Apparent Murder-Suicide

Dayton, Ohio — A tragic incident unfolded in Dayton recently, where two individuals lost their lives in a reported shooting that has deeply shaken the local community. The dreadful event occurred shortly before 1 p.m. on November 7, as Dayton police were called to a residence on the 1600 block of Russet Avenue. Upon arrival, law enforcement officials discovered two gunshot victims, Jacob Osterhaus, 25, and another unidentified person. According to the Montgomery County Coroner, …

Murder-Suicide Tragedy Unfolds in Dayton: Coroner Confirms Deaths of Young Man and Woman

Dayton, Ohio — Tragedy struck a quiet neighborhood in Dayton in early November when a domestic incident escalated to deadly violence, resulting in the deaths of a young man and woman. The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office recently concluded that the incident was a murder-suicide, involving 23-year-old Emily Stovall and 25-year-old Jacob Osterhaus. Stovall was found deceased at a residence on Russet Avenue, having succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds. Her death has since been classified as …

Dayton Man Pleads Not Guilty to the Murder of Elderly Couple, Held on $900,000 Bond

Dayton, Ohio — In an unsettling case out of Dayton, Cortney Lowe, 33, entered a plea of not guilty in court on Thursday morning facing multiple murder charges following the discovery of two bodies in a local home. The serious allegations against him include six counts of murder and four counts of felonious assault. The saga began when police were dispatched to a neighborhood to check on a suspicious person. They encountered Lowe, who was …

Dayton Man Pleads Not Guilty After Being Indicted for Murder and Assault in Couple’s Death

DAYTON, Ohio — A Dayton man, Cortney Lowe, 33, entered a plea of not guilty in court Thursday to multiple charges including six counts of murder arising from the deaths of a local couple. The arraignment followed his recent indictment after two individuals were tragically found deceased in their home on Holly Avenue. Lowe, who was arrested under dramatic circumstances, faces serious allegations outlined by Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney Mat Heck, Jr. According to police …

Dayton Man Indicted in Tragic Beating Deaths of Local Couple; Held on $1 Million Bond

DAYTON, Ohio — A Dayton man has been formally charged in connection with the traumatic deaths of a local couple earlier this month, authorities announced. On Tuesday, 33-year-old Cortney Lowe was indicted on multiple charges, including six counts of murder, relating to the deaths of Cathy and Danny Bell, who were found deceased in their home on Holly Avenue on December 3. Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney Mat Heck, Jr. detailed the chilling circumstances surrounding the …

Dayton Man Charged in Grisly Double Homicide, Indicted on Multiple Counts After Bloody Encounter

Dayton, Ohio — A 33-year-old Dayton resident, Cortney Lowe, was officially charged Tuesday with the murders of a couple in their home earlier this month, law enforcement officials announced. Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney Mat Heck, Jr. reported that Lowe faces several counts, including murder and felonious assault, for the deaths of Cathy Bell, 64, and Danny Bell, 67. The couple was found deceased in their Holly Avenue residence on December 3, succumbing to injuries indicative …

Dayton Man Indicted on Multiple Charges After Couple Found Fatally Beaten in Home

DAYTON, Ohio — A Dayton man was charged with multiple counts of murder after two people were found beaten to death in their home earlier this month, authorities announced Tuesday. Cortney Lowe, 33, faces severe legal repercussions following the discovery of the grisly scene on Holly Avenue, which left a local community in shock. Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney Mat Heck Jr. reported that police were initially called to investigate a suspicious person wandering shoeless and …

Dayton Court Clears Man of Murder Charges in Fatal Shooting, Convicts on Weapons Violation

DAYTON, Ohio — A local court has delivered its judgment on the case involving Steven Miller, 34, who was accused in a shooting incident that occurred last February, resulting in one fatality and another person seriously wounded. The conclusion of the trial saw Miller acquitted of murder and felonious assault charges, although he was convicted on a lesser charge of possessing a firearm despite legal restrictions. The incident, which captured the community’s attention due to …

Dayton Unveils Memorial on 5-Year Anniversary to Honor Oregon District Shooting Victims

Dayton, Ohio — On the solemn anniversary of one of its darkest days, the city of Dayton unveiled a memorial dedicated to the nine individuals whose lives were tragically cut short in a mass shooting in the vibrant Oregon District five years ago. The poignant ceremony, held at the site of the tragedy, drew survivors, family members of the victims, and a community still healing from the wounds inflicted that fateful night. The new memorial, …