Joshua J. Beasley, a 34-year-old man from Youngstown, OH, tragically passed away on November 6, 2016. He was born on May 16, 1982, and worked in the industrial trade for Rick Jordan. Joshua was known for his love of fishing, hunting, riding his motorcycle, and playing guitar. He was especially cherished by his family and friends.
Joshua's death was the result of a robbery gone wrong.
On the night of his death, he was shot by David Madumelu and Daniel Kitchen, two men from Columbus who were in town for a funeral. According to a witness, the suspects robbed Joshua and then shot him in the head. Joshua's body was not discovered until about three hours later.
The investigation into Joshua's murder led to the arrest of Madumelu and Kitchen. They were charged with aggravated murder, murder, aggravated robbery, attempted murder, felonious assault, and having weapons under disability. The witness who helped tie the suspects to the crime was also arrested and charged with related offenses. The trial for Madumelu and Kitchen is expected to begin soon, and they face significant prison time if convicted.
Joshua's family has been deeply affected by his loss, but they are hopeful that justice will be served. His sister, Beth Kowalski, expressed gratitude for the efforts of the police and the witness who came forward. Despite the tragedy, Joshua's memory lives on through the love and support of those who knew him.
