Todd Burkhart, a 28-year-old man from Mansfield, Ohio, tragically passed away on November 22, 2019, in Dayton, Ohio. He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed watching the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Browns. Todd is survived by his parents, Tim and Terry Burkhart, his daughter Ariella Rayne Hayton, and several siblings. He was preceded in death by his life partner, Kyla Hayton, and their unborn child.
The investigation into Todd Burkhart's death revealed that he and Kyla Hayton were reported missing on November 16, 2019. Their bodies were discovered in separate vacant houses on West Stewart Street in Dayton on November 22, 2019. Both victims were shot to death, and ballistic tests determined that the same .40 caliber handgun was used to kill both Todd and Kyla.
Larry Rodgers, a 33-year-old man from Dayton, was arrested and later found guilty of the murders of Todd Burkhart, Kyla Hayton, and their unborn child. Rodgers was sentenced to multiple life sentences without the possibility of parole for his crimes. The Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office stated that Rodgers will not be eligible for parole consideration until he has spent at least 72 years in prison.
The case was described as a tragic and senseless homicide that took the lives of two young adults and their unborn child. The investigation involved extensive searches and ballistic tests, ultimately leading to Rodgers' conviction and life sentence.
This tragic event has left a lasting impact on Todd Burkhart's family and friends, who continue to remember him fondly and honor his memory.
