Kathy Shonkwiler, a 51-year-old woman from Columbus, Ohio, tragically passed away on July 22, 2014. She was born on April 20, 1963, in London, Ohio, and worked as a store manager at Air Gas in Hilliard, Ohio. Kathy was the daughter of Jerry and Barbara Malone and is survived by her son, Joshua Fout, and several other family members.
The circumstances surrounding Kathy's death were determined to be a murder-suicide.
Homicide investigators found Kathy Shonkwiler and Troy Stone dead inside her home on Lewis Road in Columbus. The investigation revealed that Kathy's adult son had grown concerned after not hearing from her and went to check on her. When no one answered the door, he called the police, leading to the discovery of the bodies.
The case was classified as a murder-suicide, and no arrests or suspects were identified. There were no further litigations or investigations related to Kathy's death. The tragic incident was one of the 57 homicides reported in Columbus in 2014.
Kathy Shonkwiler's death left a significant impact on her family and community, and she is remembered fondly by those who knew her.
