Santiago D. Urbina Rease, a 20-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost his life on January 11, 2018, in Toledo, Ohio. Santiago was born on September 9, 1997, to Julia Dennis and Santiago Urbina. He attended Waite High School and was known for his carpentry skills, developed through the Face Forward program. Santiago was passionate about cars and dirt bikes, and he was very protective of his family.
The circumstances surrounding Santiago's death were part of a double
homicide. Ricky Thompson III and Sidney Slater were charged with aggravated murder in connection with Santiago's death and the death of Colleen Stamper. The bodies of both victims were found in north Toledo, with each having at least one gunshot wound. Thompson and Slater were indicted by a Lucas County grand jury, and both were held in the Lucas County Jail.
Ricky Thompson III later entered an Alford plea to reduced charges of involuntary manslaughter, while Sidney Slater was set to go on trial. The case drew significant attention due to the nature of the crime and the involvement of multiple suspects.
Santiago Rease's death left a profound impact on his family and community, who remembered him as a loving and outgoing individual. His legacy lives on through the memories of those who knew him and the projects he worked on.
