Elizabeth Griffin Ohio Obituary, Death: Ashland murder victim identified, Griffin went missing August 20th
Shawn Grate’s arrest and the horrific details of the crimes he’s accused of have drawn significant attention. His charges include the murders of two women and the kidnapping and sexual assault of a third. Grate was apprehended after a woman managed to call 911 while being held captive in an abandoned home in Ashland, Ohio. During the call, the woman, who was tied up, managed to provide key details, leading to Grate’s swift arrest.
After his capture, police discovered the bodies of two women inside the home: 43-year-old Stacey Stanley, who had gone missing after a car breakdown, and 29-year-old Elizabeth Griffin, who disappeared in August. Grate also allegedly confessed to killing another woman in Richland County, where investigators later found human remains at a burned-out house, believed to be linked to his earlier admission.
The case is further complicated by Grate’s mental state, as he will undergo a competency hearing. His bond has been set at $1 million, and the investigation continues to unfold, as authorities await DNA confirmation on the identity of another possible victim.
This case highlights a chilling sequence of events, with Grate’s actions spanning multiple counties and impacting many families. The police are working to piece together the full scope of his alleged crimes as more details emerge.