Crime at OLD STATE S RD/ST RTE 162 E on 04/18/2025 12:00 AM

Type: Other

Date: 04/18/2025 12:00 AM

Description: Persons Suspicious. Report #: 1-25-000752

Address: OLD STATE S RD/ST RTE 162 E, NORTH FAIRFIELD, OH

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Area Missing Persons

missing-person-record__Sheppard

Name

Michael Sheppard

Missing Age

35

Est. Current Age

57

Last Seen

Perkins Township, OH on 04/30/2003

Physical Description

Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Male Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue Height: 6'0" Weight: 160 lbs

Case Number

MP12147

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Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Mellick

Name

Mark Mellick

Age

75

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 14, 1985 at approximately 1:00am, 35yr old mark mellick was brutally beaten to death with a blunt object. According to the richland county coroner's report, mellick died from subdural hematoma to the right cerebrum as a result of blunt force trauma. On march 13, 1985, mark mellick had been seen during the late evening hours at scotty's tavern in mansfield, ohio, where he ate pizza and had some drinks with a female acquaintance. It is reported that he left scotty's tavern around midnight or shortly thereafter. On the morning of march 14, 1985, mark failed to show up at his business, lehr awning company. An employee went to mark's residence where he discovered mark's body in the fenced area of his yard. There was a trail of blood from mark's truck and evidence of a struggle and beating. The investigation has uncovered information of possible suspects in the case and revealed that mark was involved in a relationship with a married woman. There has also been information indicating that other motives could be a factor in this case. It is believed that someone has critical information that can bring justice and closure to this case. Detectives with the richland county sheriff's office major crimes unit are reviewing evidence and looking for potential leads in this investigation.

Agency

Ohio AG

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