Linda Sue Wisniewski, a 67-year-old woman from Lorain, Ohio, tragically passed away on March 27, 2018, following a home burglary. She was born on December 3, 1950, and had lived most of her life in Lorain. Linda had worked in various roles, most recently as a waitress at Cracker Barrel. She was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time with her family, watching NASCAR, playing computer games, gambling, tanning, shopping online, and spending time with her fiancé
and his granddaughter.
On the night of her death, Linda was found dead in her home on Amherst Avenue in Lorain. Another resident, Kenneth Williams, was severely injured and taken to a Cleveland-area hospital in critical condition. The Lorain Police Department responded to the scene and launched an investigation into the incident.
Two suspects, Lorenzo Garcia, 31, and Antonio Jeremiah Martinez, 24, were arrested in connection with Linda's murder and the burglary. Garcia was arrested by his parole officer on a parole violation and taken into custody on charges of aggravated murder. Martinez was also arrested and charged with aggravated murder. The investigation revealed that Garcia and Martinez were responsible for the crime, and they were both sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The case drew significant attention from the Lorain Police Department, which dedicated substantial resources to solving the crime and bringing those responsible to justice. The investigation included interviewing witnesses, processing evidence, and reviewing surveillance videos. Despite the tragic circumstances, the efforts of law enforcement led to the successful prosecution of the suspects involved in Linda Wisniewski's death.
Linda Wisniewski's death was a devastating event for her family and the community, but the diligent work of the Lorain Police Department ensured that justice was served for her and her loved ones.
