MURDER
CASE #: 1998-2
Stacey Colbert
Status:
Open
Date of Offense:
Date of Offense:
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Offense Location:
Columbus, Ohio
Summary:
On March 24th, 1998 Stacey Colbert was reported missing from her Columbus, OH apartment after they could not get in contact with her for a couple of days and she didn't show up to her place of employment. Six years later, her remains were discovered about 40 minutes away in Delaware County, OH. Her apartment was found unlocked with no evidence of burglary or theft. On November 27th, 2004 two hunters looking for their dog in the woods discovered her remains.
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Circumstances of Offense:
Stacey Colbert's upstairs neighbor reportedly heard screams in the middle of the night but didn't contact police or check on her until the next day - this individual has been cleared as a suspect.
Additional Details:
Stacey's skeletal remains were found buried under a mound of tree limbs and other debris in a cornfield in northern Delaware County, OH. It was identified by dental records. Colbert's homicide is under investigation. Police believe she probably knew her murderer(s). Case number: 1208 Delaware County Ohio Detective Bureau: (740) 833-2830
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Stacey's remains are found by a hunter in search of his lost dog under debris in a wood area of Delaware County, OH
Ohio State community members hold a vigil
Stacey's sister Danielle receives a voicemail from Stacey's employer informing her that Stacey had not shown up for work in days
Stacey's younger sister Danielle tries to phone her sister while watching the Academy Awards and gets no response or answer
Stacey's neighbor knocks on her door, receives no answer. Neighbor overserves Stacey's cat "Boots" roaming around outside
Upstairs neighbor in Apt C hear screams and loud banging at 4am from Apartment A - which belongs to Stacey
Pizza delivery man arrives at Stacey Colbert's apartment and is last to report seeing her alive
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