Dawn A. Cox, a 49-year-old woman from Crooksville, Ohio, tragically lost her life on January 21, 2022. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation identified her as the victim of a homicide. The incident occurred at her residence on Sycamore Avenue in Crooksville. When police arrived at the scene, Dawn Cox was already deceased.
Jack Long, a suspect in the case, was charged with murder and felonious assault in connection with Dawn Cox's death.
Long reportedly called the police himself to report the crime. He was promptly arrested and booked into the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail. Long's first arraignment took place in Perry County Municipal Court, where he faced the serious charges.
The investigation into Dawn Cox's death was conducted by the Crooksville Police Department with assistance from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The case drew significant attention due to the nature of the crime and the swift actions taken by law enforcement to apprehend the suspect.
The tragic loss of Dawn Cox has left a profound impact on the community of Crooksville, and the legal proceedings against Jack Long continue as the justice system seeks to address this heinous crime.
