Sierra Beal, a 20-year-old woman from Newark, Ohio, tragically died on November 7, 2018, from a single gunshot wound to her neck. Initially, her death was reported as a suicide by her 19-year-old fiancé, Kameron Skally, who claimed that Beal shot herself. However, an investigation by Newark police revealed inconsistencies in Skally's account, leading to his arrest on charges of aggravated murder and tampering with evidence.
According to police reports, when officers arrived at the apartment, they found Beal dead and an AR-15 rifle positioned parallel to her body, with the barrel placed beneath a pillow. A handwritten suicide note was also found near the bed. Skally allegedly admitted to sending a suicide note text to Beal's mother, then shooting Beal and calling 911 to report a suicide. The investigation concluded that Skally had intentionally caused Beal's death and attempted to cover it up as a suicide.
Kameron Skally was indicted on charges of aggravated murder, murder, and tampering with evidence. He entered a not guilty plea during his arraignment and awaits trial at the Licking County Justice Center. The case has drawn significant attention due to the nature of the crime and the initial misrepresentation of the circumstances surrounding Beal's death.
Sierra Beal was remembered by her family and friends as a kind, intelligent, and selfless individual who loved life and always put others' needs before her own. Her untimely death has left a lasting impact on those who knew her.
