Timothy John "Tim" Kern, a 47-year-old Caucasian male from Massillon, Ohio, tragically lost his life on November 25, 2011. His death was the result of a gunshot wound to the head, and his body was discovered buried in a shallow grave behind Rolling Acres Mall in Akron, Ohio. Timothy had responded to a Craigslist ad seeking a farm hand in Ohio, which ultimately led to his untimely demise.
The investigation into Timothy's death revealed that he was not the only victim lured by the same Craigslist ad. Two other men, David Pauley from Florida and Scott W. Davis from South Carolina, also fell victim to the scheme. Davis managed to escape after being shot in the arm, and his report to authorities helped uncover the tragic events. David Pauley's body was found in a shallow grave in Noble County, Ohio, while Timothy Kern's body was discovered in Akron.
Authorities believe that robbery was the motive behind these murders. Two suspects, 16-year-old Brogan Rafferty and 52-year-old Richard Beasley, were taken into custody in connection with the case. Beasley's mother expressed shock at the news, unable to believe that her son could be involved in such a heinous crime.
The case garnered significant media attention and highlighted the dangers of responding to online job postings without proper verification. Timothy Kern's family, including his ex-wife Tina and their two sons, were devastated by the loss and sought closure through the identification of his body. The investigation into the Craigslist murders remains a somber reminder of the potential risks associated with online interactions.
