Frederick J. DeVito, a 79-year-old man from Heath, Ohio, died on April 12, 2018. Initially, his death was reported as a suicide. DeVito was found with gunshot wounds to the head and hand at his home on Conn Way Drive. His longtime partner, Victoria Corson, claimed she had tried to take a firearm away from DeVito, which accidentally discharged and injured her arm. DeVito then reportedly shot himself.
However, inconsistencies in the initial report led to further investigation.
In March 2020, Victoria Corson was arrested and indicted on a murder charge. Authorities determined that DeVito's death was not a suicide but rather a result of foul play. Corson was accused of shooting DeVito and initially reported the incident as a suicide to cover up the crime. The case remains under investigation, and Corson has pleaded not guilty.
The investigation into Frederick J. DeVito's death has been complex, involving multiple agencies and extensive evidence gathering. The case highlights the importance of thorough investigations, even when initial reports suggest a clear cause of death.
