Bradley D. Creech, a 56-year-old man from Eaton, Ohio, passed away on January 19, 2019. He was born on August 5, 1962, in Dayton, Ohio, and was a graduate of Twin Valley High School in 1981. Bradley was known for his love of fishing, golfing, and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He worked for 30 years at Neaton Auto Products and later at Silfex in Eaton.
On the night of his death, Bradley was found dead in his home on West Lakengren Drive in the gated Lakengren community.
He had suffered two gunshot wounds. His wife, Susan K. Creech, aged 55, was also found dead in the home from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on the upper level. The Preble County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene after a family member reported that Bradley had not shown up for work and could not be contacted. The case was treated as a murder-suicide, and the investigation was conducted by the sheriff's office and the Preble County Coroner's Office.
The investigation included processing the scene and collecting evidence, which was forwarded to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation Crime Lab in London, Ohio. Autopsies were conducted at the Montgomery County Coroner's Office in Dayton, Ohio. Despite the tragic circumstances, no arrests or suspects were identified, as the case was concluded as a murder-suicide.
Bradley D. Creech's death was a significant loss to his family and community, who remembered him fondly for his sense of humor and easygoing nature. His survivors included his mother JoAn Birkhead, father Bud Creech, sons Kyle and Kevin Creech, and several other family members.
