Issue 171, July 2, 2024

University of Cincinnati Confirms Suspect in Custody After Campus Shooting, Texas Teenager Sentenced to 40 Years for Murdering Mother

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What is the most common cause of blunt-force trauma in the US?
Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

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University of Cincinnati Confirms Suspect in Custody After Deadly Campus Shooting

On July 1, 2024, the University of Cincinnati's public safety department confirmed that a suspect was in custody following a shooting near the university campus.

Three people were found dead and two others injured in the early hours of Monday morning.

Police responded to gunshots on Highland and East University avenues at around 2:50 a.m.

Students were promptly notified of the incident.

One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other victims were transported to local hospitals where two more were pronounced dead.

The suspect, who fled into a home with a firearm, was later captured by police.

Texas Teenager Sentenced to 40 Years for Murdering Mother and Driving Body to Nebraska

Tyler Roenz, a Texas teenager, pleaded guilty to murder in connection with his mother's death in 2022.

He strangled his 49-year-old mother, Michelle Roenz, at home in Humble, Texas, then stashed her body in the trunk of the family car and drove to Nebraska.

Tyler was sentenced to 40 years in prison and must serve at least half before parole eligibility.

Authorities tracked him using license-plate readers as he drove through Oklahoma and Kansas, leading to his arrest in Nebraska.

Michelle's body was found in the car, and the cause of death was determined to be blunt-force trauma and strangulation.

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Cold Case Highlights

Charles County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit Makes Progress in 25-Year-Old Jane Doe Case

Cold cases are often challenging for law enforcement agencies to solve, with limited resources and no new evidence.

Despite this, the Charles County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit has launched initiatives like the Pursuit of Justice to gain media attention for their cold cases.

A 25-year-old Jane Doe case recently made progress when her identity, LaQuanda Denise Williams, was finally discovered.

LaQuanda's family expressed gratitude for the closure and asked anyone with information on her homicide to come forward.

The investigation continues as authorities seek justice for LaQuanda.

If you have tips, contact Charles County Crime Solvers.

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Justice for Angel Baby Doe: Shelby Stotts Indicted for 2nd-Degree Manslaughter

Shelby Stotts has been indicted for 2nd-degree manslaughter for the death of her newborn daughter, known as Angel Baby Doe, who was abandoned 23 years ago in Johnson County.

Stotts is accused of leaving the baby unattended on the side of the road after giving birth and failing to seek medical care or clamp the umbilical cord, resulting in the tragic death of the child.

DNA evidence confirmed Stotts as the biological mother.

The Attorney General's Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit, along with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, worked together to bring justice for Angel Baby Doe.

Stotts will be prosecuted under the laws from the time of the offense.

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Motor Vehicle Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of blunt-force trauma injuries in the United States, often resulting in severe injuries due to the high impact force involved.