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Case Description
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On January 11, 2024, 40-year-old Shurvonn Laketa "Chizzy" Byrd was found deceased in a friend's home in West Portsmouth, Ohio. Her mother discovered her body covered in blood and immediately contacted emergency services. Upon arrival, deputies detained 73-year-old Danny Vanhoose, a longtime family friend of over 30 years, who was present at the scene. Following witness interviews, Vanhoose was arrested without incident.
The Scioto County Sheriff's Office collaborated with the Ohio Attor ...Read More
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Shurvonn Laketa “Chizzy” Byrd
Female
White / Caucasian
Portsmouth
OH
2024-01-11
40
Shurvonn
Laketa “Chizzy” Byrd
Yes
11/27/2025
Forum Posts (2)
I've been thinking a lot about the family dynamics in this case. The fact that Chizzy's mother was t... ...Read More
07/28/2024
07/28/2024
I'm still trying to wrap my head around what happened to Chizzy Byrd. It's unfathomable to think abo... ...Read More
04/20/2024
04/20/2024
