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L.C. Lyons

Case from Sylvania-township, OH dated Jul 04, 2011

Victim Details

L.C. Lyons Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Sylvania-township

OH

2011-07-04

58

L.C.

Lyons

07/02/2026

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L.C. Lyons Jr., a 58-year-old male from Sylvania Township, OH, tragically died on July 4, 2011. Initially, it was believed that Lyons perished in a house fire at his home on Inland Drive. However, further investigation revealed that his death was a homicide, caused by a gunshot wound to the head. The fire was set deliberately by the perpetrator to conceal the cause of death.

The investigation led to the arrest of Melody Williams, a 49-year-old woman from Toledo, OH. Williams was charged w ...
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  • The Blade: Woman guilty of all counts in 2011 slaying
  • The Blade: Suspect declares her innocence
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    Does anyone else find it unsettling that Melody Williams chose to represent herself during the trial... ...Read More
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