Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Francis Gephart death by force case profile photo

Francis Gephart

Case from West Lafayette, OH dated Jan 03, 1966

Victim Details

Francis Gephart

Male

White / Caucasian

West Lafayette

OH

1966-01-03

35

Francis

Gephart

07/20/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Francis Eugene Gephart, a 35-year-old white male, was found dead alongside his father, Lewis Gephart Sr., age 84, in their home near West Lafayette, Coshocton County, Ohio, on January 3, 1966. The double homicide shocked the local community, as both men were reportedly murdered in what authorities described as a violent and deliberate act. The victims were discovered in their Lafayette Township residence, and the nature of the crime prompted an immediate and intensive investigation by local law ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Francis Gephart, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (1)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Multi-State Murders: Cuckoo fo… ? Homegrown Horror ? Apple ...

    • Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    Has anyone else been digging into the connection between Richard Steeves and the Gephart family? The... ...Read More
    01/06/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Francis Gephart

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from West Lafayette, Ohio

    Lewis Gephart death by force case in West Lafayette, OH

    Lewis Gephart

    Death: Jan 03, 1966
    On January 3, 1966, 84-year-old white male Lewis John Gephart Sr. was murdered in Coshocton County, , ...Read More