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Christina Spigner

Case from Akron, OH dated Oct 23, 2023

Victim Details

Christina Spigner

Female

Akron

OH

2023-10-23

44

Christina

Spigner

07/16/2026

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Christina Spigner, also known as Gina Kane, tragically lost her life on October 23, 2023, at the age of 44 in Akron, Ohio. The incident occurred on Lansing Road in Akron's Ellet neighborhood, where Spigner was found lying in the driveway with multiple gunshot wounds.

The case was initially investigated as a homicide-suicide with a possible arson connection. Authorities discovered that 38-year-old Jonathan Deford was involved in the incident. According to police reports, Deford apparentl ...
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  • https://www.cleveland19.com: ‘She never gave up on anything’: Akron family speaks out after murder-suicide victim found dead in driveway
  • News 5 Cleveland WEWS: Woman killed in Akron homicide-suicide remembered as caring and loving
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    I've been following the Christina Spigner case closely, and while there's been a lot of focus on the... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else looked into the fire at Gina Kane's house on Lansing Road? I've been wondering about... ...Read More
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