A woman is found murdered inside her home On September 6, 2019, 87-year-old Donna Melhorn was found dead in her home on Manchester Road in New Franklin, Ohio. A welfare check was requested by a concerned relative after noticing unusual activity at her residence. Upon arrival, authorities discovered that Melhorn had been the victim of foul play, with signs of a violent struggle throughout the house. The Summit County Medical Examiner ruled her death as a result of unspecified homicidal violence.
Donna Melhorn was described as a recluse, having lived much of her life in isolation.
The case remains unsolved, and New Franklin Police are seeking assistance from the public to solve this homicide. Investigators have urged anyone with information about Donna Melhorn’s death to come forward.
