Coshocton- On January 21st, 2020, the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into the possible disappearance of a local man. Information about Gilbert Dale Walton, a 50 year old man from the Coshocton area, and the possibility of foul play in relation to the disappearance began to trickle in to investigators.
On January 22nd at 2:27 pm, Detectives executed a search warrant on a residence in the 200 block of Biggs Ave in Conesville in reference into this investigation. Two adult females and one adult male were initially taken into custody. Also secured at this residence were several evidentiary items including a motor vehicle.
On January 24th at 11:18 pm, Detectives were able to locate the body of Gilbert Dale Walton near Sr 93, just into Muskingum County. Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office along with the Muskingum County Coroner’s Office assisted our investigators at the scene.
On January 25th, at 12:04 am the residence at Biggs Ave was released back to the owner.
One female remains in custody at this time with her name being withheld pending the filing of formal charges.
Assisting the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office with this investigation are the Coshocton County Prosecutor’s Office, Muskingum County Sheriff’s and Coroner’s Office, Dellroy Fire K-9, BCI&I and Prince’s Wrecker.
This murder investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is requested to contact our Sheriff’s Office.
