Summit County Medical Examiner

06/05/2026

UPDATE: A RELATIVE HAS BEEN LOCATED. THANK YOU
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URGENT! NEXT-OF-KIN NEEDED!

Our office is seeking assistance locating a relative(s) for a man that died in Akron.

Nicholas Elliot Stanley-Ray, was a 30-year-old white male, who died in his apartment in Akron on June 3, 2026.

At this time, our office has no investigative leads on any potential relatives for Nicholas. We believe he is originally from San Diego, California and moved to Akron, Ohio several years ago.

Anyone with any information is urged to send a message to our page or call the office at 330.643.2101.

05/28/2026

NEWS RELEASE / MULTIPLE HOMICIDES
posted & updated 5/28/26

The Summit County Medical Examiner and the Akron Police Department are investigating the homicide of a 21-year-old male.

On 5/23/2026, at approximately 6:20pm, Akron Police and EMS responded to a residence in the 1200 block of Winton Avenue for a shooting. When first responders arrived on scene, the victim was discovered inside a vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds.

The victim was transported to Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead at 7:59pm. The victim was positively identified as Nathan Hubbard, a 21-year-old male from Cleveland, Ohio.
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The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office and the Akron Police Department are investigating the homicide of a 29-year-old male.

On 5/27/2026, at approximately 10:00am, Akron Police and EMS responded to a shooting in the 800 block of Kenmore Blvd. in Akron. When first responders arrived on scene, the victim was discovered on the sidewalk. He had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:19am.

Once next-of-kin has been notified and the examination is completed we will give an update.

UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Dylante Richardson, a 29-year-old from Akron. The cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds to the torso. The manner of death is Homicide.

05/26/2026

UPDATE:

The two individuals that died have been positively identified as:

Flight Instructor, Colin Albee, a 39-year-old male from Allen, Texas.

Pilot, David Garcia, a 38-year-old male from Hammond, Indiana.

05/15/2026

NEWS RELEASE / HOMICIDE
posted 5/15/26
updated 5/18/26

UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Rysean Carter, a 40-year-old male from Akron. The cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds. The manner of death is Homicide.
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The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office and the Akron Police are investigating the homicide of a 40-year-old male.

On 5/14/2026, at approximately 7:20pm, Akron Police and EMS were called to the area of Marcy Street and Cole Avenue for a shooting. When first responders arrived on scene they discovered the victim inside a vehicle with gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Once positive identification is made and the autopsy is completed an update will be provided.

05/15/2026

NEWS RELEASE / AIRPLANE CRASH
posted 5/15/26

Concerning the airplane crash that occurred on 5/14/2026, at approximately 3:45pm, on Canterbury Circle, in Akron.

There were two deceased individuals recovered from the scene and taken to the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office where positive identifications will be made and examinations will be performed.

Once identifications have been made and the examinations are completed an update will be provided.

05/06/2026

NEWS RELEASE
posted 5/6/26

The Summit County Medical Examiner and the Akron Police Department are investigating the homicide of a 31-year-old male.

On 5/4/2026, at approximately 8:14pm, Akron Police and EMS received a 911 call for a shooting at the Noisy Oyster Pub, 1375 N. Portage Path, in Akron.

When first responders arrived on scene, they discovered the 31-year-old victim with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center where he later died from his injuries at 8:49pm.

The victim has been identified as Eric Schaffer, a 31-year-old male from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

The cause of death is multiple gunshot wounds to the torso. The manner of death is Homicide.

04/16/2026

Congratulations to our Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. Lisa Kohler!🎉
We are so proud of your accomplishments over the years!

And, a special thanks to the Victim Assistance Program of Summit County for not only recognizing Dr. Kohler, but for providing crucial resources to those needing assistance in difficult situations.

In honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week starting on April 19, our Director of Services, Chelsea Robertson, was pleased to present Dr. Lisa Kohler with the 2026 Rev. Dr. Robert A. Denton Outstanding Victim Service Award. As the Chief Medical Examiner at the Summit County Medical Examiner's office, Dr. Kohler has been instrumental in ensuring our Victim Advocates respond to suicides and other unnatural deaths, so families receive immediate, compassionate support when they need it most. Thank you for your continued leadership and partnership.

04/14/2026

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03/29/2026

The forensic world lost one of its most recognized and influential voices.

Dr. Henry Lee wasn’t just a forensic scientist - he was a bridge between science, justice, and the public’s understanding of what happens after death.

Over a career spanning decades, he contributed to more than 8,000 investigations worldwide and helped shape modern crime scene reconstruction as we know it.

From the Helle Crafts “wood chipper” case - proving a homicide without a body - to some of the most high-profile investigations in history, his work showed what careful evidence interpretation could do.

He led forensic science at the highest levels, serving as director of the Connecticut State Police forensic lab and later as commissioner - while also mentoring generations of professionals and building one of the most recognized forensic institutes in the world.

But beyond titles and cases - his impact lives in something deeper:

The expectation that evidence matters.

That details speak.

That science has a voice in the pursuit of truth.

That this profession is essential.

Like many complex figures in this field, his legacy is not without controversy. But even that reflects a truth we all understand in this profession:

This work is human. And the weight of it is real.

For those of us in the medicolegal death investigation world - we recognize what it takes to stand at the intersection of science, law, and loss.

Today, we honor the influence he had on the evolution of forensic science - and the generations of investigators, analysts, and students who followed.

Because whether we realize it or not…we are all working in a system he helped shape.

03/13/2026

Update- a relative has been located
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URGENT! NEXT-OF-KIN NEEDED!

Our office is seeking assistance locating a relative(s) for a woman that died in Akron.

Sherry Diane Oseland was a 60-year-old white female who died from natural causes on March 12, 2026. Sherry lived alone in an apartment located on North Hawkins Avenue in Akron.

Sherry's parents were Thomas Wayne Oseland and Madelyn Diane Williams (Oseland) of Barberton. They are both deceased. Madelyn may have re-married prior to her death and it is unknown what her last time was at that time. Sherry had a sister, Amy Lynn Oseland, who may currently be living in Arizona.

Anyone with any information is urged to send a message to our page or call the office at 330.643.2101.