Tina Louise Goad, a 41-year-old woman from Ashland, Ohio, tragically passed away on January 27, 2021. She was last seen alive leaving an Ashland bar on January 25, 2021, with Ryan Stroup, a man she had met there. Her body was discovered the next day in a wooded area of Ashland County. Tina was a loving mother of three children and was well-known in her community for her vibrant personality and love for outdoor activities.
Ryan Stroup, a 30-year-old resident of Ashland, was arrested and
charged with Tina's murder. He was indicted on multiple charges, including two counts of aggravated murder, three counts of kidnapping, two counts of aggravated robbery, one count of gross abuse of a corpse, and one count of violating a protection order. Stroup entered a not guilty plea on all charges. The investigation revealed that Stroup had confessed to killing Tina to a family member, who then reported him to the police.
The case drew significant attention from law enforcement agencies, including the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the Highway Patrol, the U.S. Marshal’s Service, the Ashland County Coroner’s Office, and the Cleveland Police Department. The cooperation and coordination among these agencies led to Stroup's arrest within a day of Tina's disappearance. Stroup faced the possibility of the death penalty if convicted, but ultimately, he was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole.
Tina's family and friends have been vocal about seeking justice for her death and have expressed their grief and desire for answers. The community has rallied around them, offering support and condolences during this difficult time.
Tina Louise Goad's death has left a lasting impact on her family and the Ashland community, and the legal proceedings surrounding her case have been closely followed by those seeking justice for her.
