Eveline Ashbaugh, age 60, was found murdered on May 5, 2007, in her home on Buttermilk Hill Road in Delaware, Ohio. Eveline, a well-known llama farmer, was last heard from on the evening of May 4, 2007, around 11:30 p.m. The following morning, when Eveline failed to show up for her usual duties at her farm, one of her farmhands grew concerned. Upon arriving at her residence and getting no response, he contacted local authorities.
Deputies discovered Eveline's body inside her home, and it was determined that she had been stabbed to death.
The circumstances of Eveline’s death were unsettling to both her family and the community. Known as a dedicated and hardworking individual, her absence from the farm that morning was unusual, prompting concern from those close to her. Authorities believe that the perpetrator may have entered her home late at night, either through an unlocked door or possibly by being let in. Despite ongoing investigations, Eveline's murder remains unsolved, and the Delaware County Sheriff's Office has been seeking information that could lead to an arrest.
Eveline’s case has attracted attention over the years due to its chilling details and the lack of suspect information. Investigators have continued to appeal to the public for any information that might help bring closure to her family. Her death remains one of the many unsolved homicides that are part of Ohio's cold case files, with law enforcement urging anyone who might have seen anything unusual or who has any leads to come forward. The local community remembers Eveline as a passionate farmer and member of the Delaware County area, whose life was tragically cut short.
