Jeffrey Fellman, a 55-year-old man from Middletown, Ohio, was tragically murdered on September 19, 2022. He was found dead and dismembered in his home on Stone Path Drive. The Warren County coroner confirmed that Fellman died from multiple gunshot wounds, and the dismemberment occurred postmortem. The investigation revealed that Bonnie Marie Vaughan, 59, Fellman's partner, shot him in the garage of their home.
Vaughan then enlisted the help of John Havens, 34, the boyfriend of Fellman's daughter, to dismember the body.
Vaughan fled the scene but was later found and arrested. She was charged with murder, tampering with evidence, and gross abuse of a corpse. Havens, who confessed to assisting Vaughan, was charged with tampering with evidence and gross abuse of a corpse. Both Vaughan and Havens pleaded guilty to their respective charges. Vaughan received a sentence of 15 years to life in prison, while Havens is awaiting sentencing.
The case shocked the community, as neighbors described the incident as unexpected and devastating. Police had responded to domestic disturbance calls at the residence involving Vaughan and Fellman in the past, indicating a history of domestic issues. The investigation continues to determine the full extent of the relationship between Vaughan and Fellman, but it is clear that their domestic relationship played a significant role in the tragic events.
The Middletown Police Department and Warren County Prosecutor's Office are handling the case, with both Vaughan and Havens facing serious legal consequences for their actions. The community remains deeply affected by the loss of Jeffrey Fellman and the circumstances surrounding his death.
