A 33-year-old man from Middletown, Darnell Dollar, lost control in a moment of anger.
This led to the heartbreaking death of his girlfriend, Constance Reddicks.
Middletown police discovered Reddicks' lifeless body in the backseat of an abandoned car during their search.
This sparked an investigation that would uncover a disturbing series of events leading to her untimely death.
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| Darnell Dollar |
Background
Darnell Dollar had a troubled past, spending time in and out of jail.
He was homeless, drifting between cities like Hamilton and Middletown, Ohio.
His life was unstable, and strained family relationships made it difficult for him to find a place to stay after his last release from prison.
Dollar met Constance Reddicks, known as Connie, at a shelter in Hamilton, and the two started a relationship that would soon take a tragic turn.
Connie, who had her own struggles, was last seen alive with Dollar the night before her death.
Witnesses reported seeing them together and some even called the police after seeing Dollar attack her.
However, when officers arrived, Dollar had disappeared, leaving behind a trail of suspicion and fear.
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| Constance Reddix |
The Crime
On the night of Connie's death, she and Dollar had attended a gathering in Middletown.
Although Dollar initially denied being at the gathering, security footage later confirmed that he had spent the day with Connie there.
Later, they went to a bar with a woman named Erica and her boyfriend
At the bar, they played pool and tried to stay warm on the chilly night.
As the evening went on, Dollar and Connie ended up behind the bar, an area that was often used by the homeless.
While they were there, they had a heated argument, and soon, tensions began to escalate.
Dollar wanted Connie to leave with him, but she refused, choosing to stay behind with the others.
Frustrated and angry, Dollar tried to force her to go with him, leading to a physical altercation.
That was the last time anyone saw Connie alive.
She was found dead the next day in the backseat of an abandoned car, with her face and body showing signs of a brutal struggle.
Although Dollar later claimed he was only trying to protect her, the evidence suggested otherwise.
The cause of death was determined to be strangulation.
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| Darnell Dollar |
Investigation
The investigation into Connie’s death quickly focused on Dollar.
During his interrogation, Dollar repeatedly lied to the detectives.
He tried to downplay his relationship with Connie and his role in the events leading up to her death.
He denied seeing her for a month before her death, despite multiple witnesses placing them together the night before.
Dollar’s attempts to mislead the detectives were futile.
Security camera footage, witness testimonies, and forensic evidence all pointed to his guilt.
Detectives pieced together the timeline of events from that day during their investigation.
They confirmed that Dollar had been with Connie at the gathering and later at the bar before the fatal altercation behind the bar.
As the interrogation went on, Dollar’s story started to fall apart.
He admitted to hitting Connie and trying to take Connie with him when she refused to leave.
However, he continued to deny any wrongdoing or being involved in her death.
Watch some excerpts from his interrogation video below.
Despite his claims, the evidence was overwhelming, and the detectives were convinced of his guilt.
Legal Proceedings
Darnell Dollar was charged with the murder of Constance Reddicks and faced trial for his crime.
Throughout the legal proceedings, Dollar maintained his innocence, insisting that he had not intended to harm Connie.
However, the jury was not convinced.
The prosecution presented a strong case, highlighting the evidence that pointed to Dollar’s guilt and the lies he told during his interrogation.
In the end, Dollar was found guilty of murder and was sentenced to life in prison.
The judge noted the brutality of the crime and the lack of remorse shown by Dollar throughout the trial as factors in the harsh sentence.
The sentencing of Darnell Dollar brought a sense of justice to Connie's family and the community.
However, it could not undo the damage that had been done.
While her family and friends mourn her loss, Dollar is currently serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
You can view the full interrogation in the longer video below.
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