In a shocking turn of events, a decades-old cold case murder has finally been closed.
Back in June 1964, a gruesome discovery at a gravel pit in western Ohio sent shivers down everyone's spine.
A fisherman discovered a severed human arm, sparking a horrifying investigation.
Just days later, another fisherman found a burlap sack containing a torso in a nearby canal.
The following days brought more discoveries – a human head and leg found in the same waterway.
The remains were eventually identified as 43-year-old Daisy Shelton from Dayton.
The case went cold for years, leaving a shroud of mystery and a heavy burden of grief on her loved ones.
However, in 2017, a glimmer of hope emerged.
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A key witness stepped forward, claiming to have witnessed Shelton's murder.
This witness recounted a chilling scene – Shelton being struck with a hammer in a Dayton residence before her body was dismembered and discarded in various bodies of water around Tipp City.
The investigation shifted gears, focusing on the newly identified suspect.
Authorities interviewed the individual multiple times, who initially denied any connection to Shelton.
However, the story began to unravel as the investigation progressed.
The suspect eventually agreed that a box from his house was used to transport Shelton's body parts and even admitted the possibility of the murder happening at his residence.
Despite these admissions, the suspect maintained his innocence, claiming he was being framed.
Sadly, the key witness who played a pivotal role in reigniting the investigation passed away before the case could be brought to trial.
Authorities haven't disclosed any information about the witness's potential involvement in the crime.
The named suspect also passed away in 2022 at the age of 92.
While the case is officially closed, a sense of bittersweet closure hangs in the air.
Daisy Shelton's granddaughter, Maria Walling, expressed her mixed emotions upon receiving the news.
Though relieved by the case being closed, she emphasized that true justice remained elusive.
"No one has the right to take another person's life," Walling poignantly stated.
Sheriff Lord acknowledged the immense challenges of cold case homicides and commended the collaborative efforts of his department and the Dayton Police Cold Case Squad in bringing this case to a resolution.
He emphasized the importance of revisiting unsolved cases to offer a semblance of justice to the victims' families, even if decades have passed since the crime.
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