SettingsPeople convicted of murder by Ohio
Adremy Dennis
Adremy Dennis, (23 January 1976 – October 13, 2004), 28, was executed by the State of Ohio for the murder of Akron, Ohio resident Kurt Kyle in 1994.
Adremy Dennis, (23 January 1976 – October 13, 2004), 28, was executed by the State of Ohio for the murder of Akron, Ohio resident Kurt Kyle in 1994.
Alton Coleman
Alton Coleman (November 6, 1955 – April 26, 2002) was an African-American spree killer.
Alton Coleman (November 6, 1955 – April 26, 2002) was an African-American spree killer.
Anna Marie Hahn
Anna Marie Hahn (July 7, 1906 in Bavaria, Germany - December 7, 1938 at the Ohio State Penitentiary) was a German-born American serial killer.
Anna Marie Hahn (July 7, 1906 in Bavaria, Germany - December 7, 1938 at the Ohio State Penitentiary) was a German-born American serial killer.
Anthony Sowell
Anthony Edward Sowell is an American serial killer, identified in press reports as the "Cleveland Strangler".
Anthony Edward Sowell is an American serial killer, identified in press reports as the "Cleveland Strangler".
Biswanath Halder
On May 9, 2003, Biswanath Halder, an immigrant from India and alumnus of Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), went on a shooting spree, killing one student, Norman Wallace, and wounding a pro...
On May 9, 2003, Biswanath Halder, an immigrant from India and alumnus of Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), went on a shooting spree, killing one student, Norman Wallace, and wounding a pro...
Charles Makley
Charles Makley (November 24, 1889–September 22, 1934), also known as Charles McGray and Fat Charles, was an American criminal and bank robber active in the early 20th century, ...
Charles Makley (November 24, 1889–September 22, 1934), also known as Charles McGray and Fat Charles, was an American criminal and bank robber active in the early 20th century, ...
China P. Arnold
China Arnold (born March 29, 1980, in Dayton, Ohio) is an American convicted murderer.
China Arnold (born March 29, 1980, in Dayton, Ohio) is an American convicted murderer.
Christopher Newton (criminal)
Christopher J. Newton (November 13, 1969 – May 24, 2007) was an American criminal whose 2007 execution by the state of Ohio motivated additional discussion about executions by lethal injection.
Christopher J. Newton (November 13, 1969 – May 24, 2007) was an American criminal whose 2007 execution by the state of Ohio motivated additional discussion about executions by lethal injection.
Cincinnati Strangler
The Cincinnati Strangler was the name given to a serial killer who raped, then strangled seven mostly elderly women in Cincinnati, Ohio between 1965 and 1966.
The Cincinnati Strangler was the name given to a serial killer who raped, then strangled seven mostly elderly women in Cincinnati, Ohio between 1965 and 1966.
Darrell Ferguson
Darrell Wayne "Gator" Ferguson (January 30, 1978 – August 8, 2006) was a convicted murderer executed by the state of Ohio.
Darrell Wayne "Gator" Ferguson (January 30, 1978 – August 8, 2006) was a convicted murderer executed by the state of Ohio.
David M. Brewer
David M. Brewer (April 22, 1959 – April 29, 2003) was the ninth person executed by the state of Ohio since it reinstated the death penalty in 1981.
David M. Brewer (April 22, 1959 – April 29, 2003) was the ninth person executed by the state of Ohio since it reinstated the death penalty in 1981.
Don King (boxing promoter)
Donald "Don" King (born August 20, 1931) is an American boxing promoter, whose career highlights include promoting "The Rumble in the Jungle" and the "Thrilla in Manila".
Donald "Don" King (born August 20, 1931) is an American boxing promoter, whose career highlights include promoting "The Rumble in the Jungle" and the "Thrilla in Manila".
Donna Roberts
Donna Roberts is an American convicted of accomplice to murder is the only woman on death row in the state of Ohio.
Donna Roberts is an American convicted of accomplice to murder is the only woman on death row in the state of Ohio.
Ernest Martin (murderer)
Ernest Martin, (September 22, 1960 – June 18, 2003), was executed by the State of Ohio for the murder of a Cleveland store owner.
Ernest Martin, (September 22, 1960 – June 18, 2003), was executed by the State of Ohio for the murder of a Cleveland store owner.
Gerald Robinson (priest)
Reverend Gerald Robinson is a retired Roman Catholic priest.
Reverend Gerald Robinson is a retired Roman Catholic priest.
Glenn Lee Benner II
Glenn Lee Benner II (September 24, 1962 – February 7, 2006) was a convicted murderer, executed by the State of Ohio.
Glenn Lee Benner II (September 24, 1962 – February 7, 2006) was a convicted murderer, executed by the State of Ohio.
Gregory Bryant-Bey
Gregory Bryant-Bey (6 August 1955 in Toledo, Ohio - 19 November 2008) was convicted in the robbery and stabbing murders of two business owners in 1992, and executed by the state of Ohio.
Gregory Bryant-Bey (6 August 1955 in Toledo, Ohio - 19 November 2008) was convicted in the robbery and stabbing murders of two business owners in 1992, and executed by the state of Ohio.
Herman Ashworth
Herman Dale Ashworth (26 February 1973 – 27 September 2005) was a murderer executed by the U.S. state of Ohio.
Herman Dale Ashworth (26 February 1973 – 27 September 2005) was a murderer executed by the U.S. state of Ohio.
James French (murderer)
James D. French (ca. 1936 – 10 August 1966) was an American criminal who was the last person executed under Oklahoma's death penalty laws prior to Furman v. Georgia.
James D. French (ca. 1936 – 10 August 1966) was an American criminal who was the last person executed under Oklahoma's death penalty laws prior to Furman v. Georgia.
James H. Snook
James Howard Snook was an Ohio athlete and veterinarian convicted and executed for murder.
James Howard Snook was an Ohio athlete and veterinarian convicted and executed for murder.
James Ruppert
James Urban Ruppert, is an American murderer, who was responsible for the deadliest shooting inside a private residence in American history.
James Urban Ruppert, is an American murderer, who was responsible for the deadliest shooting inside a private residence in American history.
James T. Licavoli
James T. "Blackie" Licavoli also known as "Jack White" (August 18, 1904 − November 27, 1985) was a Cleveland, Ohio mobster and one of the earliest organized crime figures to be convicted under t...
James T. "Blackie" Licavoli also known as "Jack White" (August 18, 1904 − November 27, 1985) was a Cleveland, Ohio mobster and one of the earliest organized crime figures to be convicted under t...
Jason Getsy
Jason Getsy (October 8, 1975 – August 18, 2009) was a convicted murder-for-hire triggerman in the American state of Ohio.
Jason Getsy (October 8, 1975 – August 18, 2009) was a convicted murder-for-hire triggerman in the American state of Ohio.
Jay D. Scott
Jay D. Scott, (August 21, 1952 - June 14, 2001), was executed by the U.S. state of Ohio for the 1983 murder of a delicatessen owner in Cleveland.
Jay D. Scott, (August 21, 1952 - June 14, 2001), was executed by the U.S. state of Ohio for the 1983 murder of a delicatessen owner in Cleveland.
Jeffrey Lundgren
Jeffrey Don Lundgren was a self-proclaimed prophet, former leader of a cult group, and convicted mass murderer of five people.
Jeffrey Don Lundgren was a self-proclaimed prophet, former leader of a cult group, and convicted mass murderer of five people.
John R. Hicks
John R. Hicks (July 31, 1956 – November 29, 2005) was a murderer executed by the U.S. state of Ohio.
John R. Hicks (July 31, 1956 – November 29, 2005) was a murderer executed by the U.S. state of Ohio.
John Smith (murderer)
John David Smith III (born 1951) is a murderer convicted of killing his first wife and also believed to have murdered his second, although her body has never been located.
John David Smith III (born 1951) is a murderer convicted of killing his first wife and also believed to have murdered his second, although her body has never been located.
John William Byrd, Jr.
John William Byrd, Jr. (18 December 1963 - February 19, 2002) was executed by lethal injection for the murder of convenience store clerk Monte Tewksbury.
John William Byrd, Jr. (18 December 1963 - February 19, 2002) was executed by lethal injection for the murder of convenience store clerk Monte Tewksbury.
Joseph Filkowski
Joseph Filkowski (John Blake) (died 1931) was a Polish-American gangster in Cleveland, Ohio.
Joseph Filkowski (John Blake) (died 1931) was a Polish-American gangster in Cleveland, Ohio.
Kenneth Biros
Kenneth Biros (June 24, 1958 – December 8, 2009) was an American convicted murderer who was sentenced to death and executed for the aggravated murder, attempted rape, aggravated robbery and felo...
Kenneth Biros (June 24, 1958 – December 8, 2009) was an American convicted murderer who was sentenced to death and executed for the aggravated murder, attempted rape, aggravated robbery and felo...
Kenny Richey
Kenneth "Kenny" Thomas Richey is a British-US dual citizen, born to a Scottish mother and American father, who was raised in Scotland but moved to Ohio, United States to join his father in late 1982.
Kenneth "Kenny" Thomas Richey is a British-US dual citizen, born to a Scottish mother and American father, who was raised in Scotland but moved to Ohio, United States to join his father in late 1982.
Martha Wise
Martha Wise, born Martha Hasel, was an American woman who confessed to poisoning seventeen people, killing three, in 1924.
Martha Wise, born Martha Hasel, was an American woman who confessed to poisoning seventeen people, killing three, in 1924.
Nicole Diar
Nicole Diar (born July 21, 1975) is an American convicted murderer who was sentenced to death in November 2005 for the 2003 murder of her 4-year-old son, Jacob.
Nicole Diar (born July 21, 1975) is an American convicted murderer who was sentenced to death in November 2005 for the 2003 murder of her 4-year-old son, Jacob.
Ray Ferritto
Raymond W. Ferritto (1929 - May 10, 2004) was an Italian American mobster from Erie, Pennsylvania.
Raymond W. Ferritto (1929 - May 10, 2004) was an Italian American mobster from Erie, Pennsylvania.
Richard Cooey
Richard Wade Cooey II (June 9, 1967 – October 14, 2008) was an American murderer.
Richard Wade Cooey II (June 9, 1967 – October 14, 2008) was an American murderer.
Richard Eberling
Richard George Eberling was a petty thief and convicted murderer who was also suspected of murdering Marilyn Sheppard, wife of Dr. Sam Sheppard; Mr. Sheppard was convicted of the crime but later...
Richard George Eberling was a petty thief and convicted murderer who was also suspected of murdering Marilyn Sheppard, wife of Dr. Sam Sheppard; Mr. Sheppard was convicted of the crime but later...
Richard Edwin Fox
Richard Edwin Fox (February 3, 1956 – February 12, 2003) was executed by the state of Ohio for the kidnapping and murder of an 18-year-old college student whom he lured to her death with t...
Richard Edwin Fox (February 3, 1956 – February 12, 2003) was executed by the state of Ohio for the kidnapping and murder of an 18-year-old college student whom he lured to her death with t...
Robert Anthony Buell
Robert Anthony Buell was a former Akron, Ohio Planning Department worker, convicted of the murder of 11-year-old Krista Lea Harrison on July 17, 1982.
Robert Anthony Buell was a former Akron, Ohio Planning Department worker, convicted of the murder of 11-year-old Krista Lea Harrison on July 17, 1982.
Rocky Barton
Rocky Barton (July 28, 1956 – July 12, 2006) was executed by the State of Ohio on July 12, 2006 for the murder of his wife, 43-year-old Kimbirli Jo Barton, at their home in Waynesville, Ohio.
Rocky Barton (July 28, 1956 – July 12, 2006) was executed by the State of Ohio on July 12, 2006 for the murder of his wife, 43-year-old Kimbirli Jo Barton, at their home in Waynesville, Ohio.
Romell Broom
Romell Broom is an American convicted of murder, kidnapping, and rape.
Romell Broom is an American convicted of murder, kidnapping, and rape.
Rosario Borgio
Rosario Giuseppe Borgio (January 18, 1861 – May 22, 1919) was an early Italian-American mobster establishing one of the first organized crime operations in the Midwest during the early 20th century.
Rosario Giuseppe Borgio (January 18, 1861 – May 22, 1919) was an early Italian-American mobster establishing one of the first organized crime operations in the Midwest during the early 20th century.
Scott Andrew Mink
Scott Andrew Mink (October 13, 1963 – July 20, 2004) was executed by the State of Ohio.
Scott Andrew Mink (October 13, 1963 – July 20, 2004) was executed by the State of Ohio.
Stephen Allan Vrabel
Stephen Allen Vrabel, (October 15, 1956 - July 14, 2004), was a murderer voluntarily executed by lethal injection at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, Ohio on July 14, 2004.
Stephen Allen Vrabel, (October 15, 1956 - July 14, 2004), was a murderer voluntarily executed by lethal injection at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, Ohio on July 14, 2004.
Thomas Dillon
Thomas Lee Dillon (July 9, 1950 – October 21, 2011) was a serial killer who shot and killed five men in southeastern Ohio, beginning April 1, 1989 and continuing until April 1992.
Thomas Lee Dillon (July 9, 1950 – October 21, 2011) was a serial killer who shot and killed five men in southeastern Ohio, beginning April 1, 1989 and continuing until April 1992.
Wilford Berry, Jr.
Wilford Lee Berry, Jr. (September 2, 1962 - February 19, 1999), known as "The Volunteer" because he was the first convict to waive his right to appeal his death sentence after Ohio reinstated th...
Wilford Lee Berry, Jr. (September 2, 1962 - February 19, 1999), known as "The Volunteer" because he was the first convict to waive his right to appeal his death sentence after Ohio reinstated th...
William G. Zuern, Jr.
William G. Zuern (December 5, 1958 – June 8, 2004) was executed by the State of Ohio for the murder of a Hamilton County sheriff's deputy working as a corrections officer in the county jail.
William G. Zuern (December 5, 1958 – June 8, 2004) was executed by the State of Ohio for the murder of a Hamilton County sheriff's deputy working as a corrections officer in the county jail.
William Smith (murderer)
William Henry Smith (October 28, 1957 – March 8, 2005) was executed by the state of Ohio for the rape and murder of 47-year-old Mary Virginia Bradford of Cincinnati, Ohio, that occurred on Septe...
William Henry Smith (October 28, 1957 – March 8, 2005) was executed by the state of Ohio for the rape and murder of 47-year-old Mary Virginia Bradford of Cincinnati, Ohio, that occurred on Septe...
Willie Williams (murderer)
William James "Flip" Williams, Jr. was a was a wrongfully convicted man murdered by Mighty Whitey State of Ohio executed by lethal injection in the city of Youngstown, Ohio.
William James "Flip" Williams, Jr. was a was a wrongfully convicted man murdered by Mighty Whitey State of Ohio executed by lethal injection in the city of Youngstown, Ohio.