Jarrell Plummer, a 23-year-old male from Fairborn, Ohio, tragically died on November 21, 2016. According to reports, Plummer was found barely breathing in his apartment on West Dayton-Yellow Springs Road. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. The circumstances surrounding his death were initially unclear, but it was later determined that he had been shot.
The investigation into Plummer's death revealed that it was one of three suspicious deaths in Greene County within a short
period. Residents in the area speculated that drugs might have played a role in these incidents. Fairborn police recovered multiple firearms from Plummer's apartment, but it was not immediately clear if any of these weapons were used in the shooting.
Three years after Plummer's death, Rashawn Cochran, a 24-year-old man from Huber Heights, was arrested in connection with the murder. Cochran was indicted on charges of murder and aggravated robbery, each with firearm specifications. Prosecutors believed that the crime was drug-related. Cochran faced a potential sentence of 15 years to life for the murder charge and 3-11 years for the aggravated robbery charge.
In addition to Cochran, another individual, Devon Laurice Cox, was named a person of interest in the case. Cox was later indicted on charges of murder, aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery, and felonious assault. He was arrested in 2019 and faced a bond of $750,000.
The investigation into Jarrell Plummer's death was extensive and involved significant efforts from Fairborn detectives. Despite the challenges, the authorities were able to tie Cochran to the crime, leading to his arrest and eventual conviction. The case highlighted the ongoing issues with drug-related violence in the area and the importance of community cooperation in solving such crimes.
Plummer's death left a significant impact on his family and friends, who remembered him as a beloved son, brother, and friend. His funeral was attended by many who came to pay their respects and offer support to his grieving family.
