Floyd Lester Hart, a 37-year-old man from Athens, Ohio, tragically died on January 5, 2020, from a gunshot wound. He was found in the early hours of the morning at 117 W. Washington St. in Athens, suffering from the injury. Despite being rushed to OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The Athens Police Department launched an investigation into Hart's death and identified Dylan Secoy, 26, of Albany, as a suspect in the shooting.
Secoy was considered armed and dangerous. Alongside Secoy, Rachael Povosky, 18, was also arrested and charged with complicity to murder. Both suspects were taken into custody in West Virginia after a brief standoff with deputies and are being held without bond pending extradition proceedings.
The motive behind the shooting has not been disclosed by the authorities, and no further information has been released regarding the case. The investigation remains ongoing, and the Athens Police Department continues to work diligently to uncover the full circumstances surrounding Floyd Lester Hart's death.
Floyd Lester Hart was remembered fondly by his family and friends as a loving father, brother, son, and uncle. He was known for his passion for carpentry and his love for spending time with his children, Hayden and Sierra Spears. His untimely death has left a significant void in the lives of those who knew him.
