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Eric Zaffer

Case from Wellington, OH dated Aug 04, 2015

Victim Details

Eric Zaffer

Male

White / Caucasian

Wellington

OH

2015-08-04

45

Eric

Zaffer

07/06/2026

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Eric Zaffer, a 45-year-old male from Wellington, OH, was tragically murdered on August 4, 2015. His body was discovered in a fire-damaged home in Lorain County, and it was determined that he had been shot at least once before the fire broke out. The cause of the fire remains undetermined, but it is clear that Zaffer was already deceased when the flames started.

Three suspects were charged with Zaffer's murder: Bishop Howard, 18, of Carlisle Township; Ryan Crews, 21, of Elyria; and Trevor ...
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  • Chronicle-Telegram: Three indicted in Brighton Township fire, homicide - Chronicle-Telegram
  • Elyria man sentenced for killing man, setting house on fire
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