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How familial DNA led to ‘a serial killer’

A familial DNA test rarely used in Ohio led to the arrest of Samuel W. Legg III, a former truck driver suspected of killing at least three women decades ago — and maybe his stepdaughter.

5/16/2019

Low-profile state commission helps local police fight organized crime

The Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission would be the last crime-fighting group to crow about the many wins it has helped engineer through its 33-year history.

5/16/2019

A letter from Attorney General Dave Yost on victim advocates

I don’t pretend to know what it’s like to be the victim of a violent crime, or what it’s like to have a family member experience such a violation. 

5/16/2019

Grants will help trafficking victims

As attorney general, Dave Yost is emphasizing the fight against human trafficking, and he is turning up the pressure.
 

5/16/2019

Basketball standout finds new pursuit after attack prevents pro career

Aswad Thomas, who is booked to speak at the Two Days in May Conference on Victims Assistance, tells a story about two young men of color who come from the same poor neighborhood. One is Thomas himself.

5/16/2019

Welcome Heinz von Eckartsberg, BCI's new No. 2

The new assistant superintendent of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation knows what local police need.

5/16/2019

Welcome Jeffrey Scott, new leader of OPOTA

As the new executive director of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy, Jeffrey Scott said he welcomes suggestions for improvement from the staff and others.
 

5/16/2019

OPOTA honors brave officers who gave everything

On May 2, four Ohio officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2018 were honored at the 32nd annual Ohio Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony.
 

5/16/2019

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5/16/2019

By the numbers: the death penalty in Ohio

​Some facts and figures from the 2018 Annual Report on Capital Crimes, recently completed by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office:

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