Timberly D. Claytor, a 38-year-old woman from Massieville, OH, was tragically found shot to death on May 29, 2015. Her body was discovered in the weeds near the former Massieville Dairy Bar on Trego Creek Road. This incident occurred during a period when multiple women went missing and several turned up dead in the Ross County area.
Jason McCrary, a 44-year-old man, was convicted of Timberly Claytor's murder in July 2016.
During the trial, McCrary claimed that another man, Ernest "Dollar Bill" Moore III, was the actual shooter. However, the jury rejected this claim and found McCrary guilty based on forensic evidence, eyewitness testimony, and security video. McCrary was already serving three years in prison for failure to register a new address at the time of his conviction.
McCrary was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole in 2046. Despite maintaining his innocence, McCrary's conviction stood, and he was held accountable for Claytor's death. The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the case, and the cause of death remains under investigation.
The case drew significant media attention, and McCrary expressed concerns about the fairness of his trial, citing the local and national media coverage and the composition of the jury. Despite these concerns, the jury deliberated for only three hours before returning the guilty verdict.
Timberly Claytor's death remains a poignant reminder of the dangers faced by women in the area during that time, and her case is part of a larger investigation into the disappearances and murders of several women in Ross County.
