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Athena Nicholas

Case from Salem, OH dated Jul 17, 2016

Victim Details

Athena Nicholas

Female

White / Caucasian

Salem

OH

2016-07-17

46

Athena

Nicholas

06/21/2026

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Athena Nicholas, a 46-year-old woman from Salem, Ohio, tragically lost her life on July 17, 2016. The circumstances surrounding her death were both shocking and heartbreaking. Athena Nicholas was in a relationship with Terry Strosnyder, a 49-year-old man. On the night of her death, the couple had been out drinking and returned home to Salem, where an argument erupted over Athena's desire to end the relationship. The heated dispute escalated when Strosnyder shot Athena in the head, subsequently t ...
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  • WKBN.com: Arrest made in Salem murder
  • WKBN.com: Salem police investigating shooting and homicide
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