Kaylee Sue Freitag, a 17-year-old girl from Deerfield, Ohio, tragically passed away on March 12, 2021. She was born on September 26, 2003, to Samuel Freitag and Elizabeth Patton. Kaylee was a student at Southeast High School until she withdrew in August 2020 to attend school online. Her death was initially reported as a result of a gunshot wound.
The incident occurred at around 4 p.m. on March 12, 2021, at a home on Knowlton Road in Nelson Township. According to the Portage County Sheriff's Office, Kaylee was found dead in the basement of the home, and her boyfriend, 18-year-old Zachary David Blosser, was present at the scene. Blosser was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. He was held in Portage County jail in lieu of a $2 million bond.
The circumstances surrounding Kaylee's death were initially unclear. Her grandmother told a 911 dispatcher that Kaylee had accidentally shot herself while arguing with Blosser. However, the Portage County Prosecutor's Office alleged that Blosser was the one who pulled the trigger. Blosser pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The case remains under investigation by the Portage County Sheriff's Office. The investigation has raised questions about Blosser's involvement and whether the shooting was accidental or intentional. The court proceedings are ongoing, and Blosser is scheduled to return to court for further hearings.
Kaylee's death has deeply affected her family and community. A Celebration of Life was held on March 21, 2021, at Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Home in Ravenna, Ohio. Her loved ones continue to seek justice and closure in this tragic case.
