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Corena A. Bower

Death by Force
Case Description
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Corena A. Bower, a 27-year-old woman from Lancaster, Ohio, tragically passed away on February 24, 2018. She was a beloved member of the St. Mark Catholic Church and was known for her kind heart and love for photography. Corena was also a caregiver and favorite babysitter to many in her community. Her death was caused by multiple gunshot wounds.

The investigation into Corena's death revealed that her boyfriend, Sonny A. Minshall, was the prime suspect. Minshall, who was 29 years old at the ...Read More
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  • Lancaster Eagle Gazette: Police identify victim, suspect in Casa Grande Motel shooting
  • Police identify woman killed in Lancaster motel parking lot
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    Victim Details

    Corena A. Bower

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Lancaster

    OH

    2018-02-24

    27

    Corena

    A. Bower

    11/21/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been thinking a lot about the setting where all this happened—the Casa Grande Motel. It's hau... ...Read More
    10/01/2024
    I've been reading about the tragic story of Corena Bower, and I wanted to share something I came acr... ...Read More
    03/17/2024
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