LANCASTER, OH – October 10, 2024
Lancaster Police Make Grisly Discovery, Arrest Woman in Connection with Missing Persons Case
A search warrant executed yesterday at a Lynwood Lane residence led to a shocking discovery, as detectives with the Lancaster Police Department found human remains inside.
The search warrant was part of an ongoing investigation into a missing persons case. Upon locating the remains, detectives immediately notified the Fairfield County Coroner’s Office, which responded to the scene.
Following further investigation, Katharine Arnold, 58, of Lancaster, was taken into custody today and charged with felony abuse of a corpse.
Arnold is currently being held at the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office jail, awaiting arraignment.
The Lancaster Police Department Detective Bureau continues to investigate this incident and has not released further details at this time.
This is a developing story, and more information wish be provided as it becomes available.
