Frederick "Fred" Lee Uselton, a 50-year-old male of Caucasian ethnicity from New Matamoras, Ohio, was tragically killed at his residence on August 28, 2016. Fred Uselton was an executive chef who had worked at various restaurants, including The Candlelight, Charlies', and Becky Thatcher. He was well-loved by his family and friends, and his passing left a significant void in their lives.
The investigation into Fred Uselton's death revealed a complex and tragic love triangle.
Fred had been dating Janet Dawn Shaw, who was also involved with Charles "Chuckie" Wayne Loy. On the night of the murder, Shaw was sleeping beside Fred when two gunshots rang out. Fred, realizing he had been shot, managed to say, "somebody shot me," before succumbing to his injuries.
Charles "Chuckie" Wayne Loy, a 43-year-old resident of New Matamoras, was arrested and charged with the murder of Fred Uselton. Loy faced multiple charges, including two counts of aggravated murder, one count of murder, two counts of aggravated burglary, and one count of tampering with evidence. The prosecution argued that Loy broke into Fred's home and shot him out of jealousy and anger over their shared girlfriend. Loy's defense claimed that the killing was justified, but the jury ultimately found him guilty on all counts.
The trial concluded with Loy being sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The verdict brought a sense of justice and closure to Fred Uselton's family, who had endured immense pain and grief over the loss of their loved one. Despite the tragedy, Fred's memory lives on through the love and respect of those who knew him.
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