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Despite the discovery’s tragic implications, though, Katelyn’s remains also provided police officers with more evidence and a glimmer of hope that her case may soon close.
By 2016, police declared that the case did have a person of interest.
And although there were never publicly named, authorities believe that Katelyn likely knew her killer and quite possibly regarded them as a friend.
Then, in 2019, another possible suspect also came to light– the convicted killer Michael Strouse, sentenced to seventeen years to life in prison for stalking and killing West Chester, Ohio woman Ellie Weik.
Apparently, Michael shared mutual friends with Katelyn’s fiancé John. So, both Fairfield police and West Chester police have been looking into the connection and reportedly met with Michael about Katelyn’s case.
Nonetheless, these apparent breaks in the case have still not resulted in any definitively named suspects or charges.
Katelyn’s case has remained cold for over a decade now, and her family is trying their best to hold onto hope.
“I will never give up. She deserves it, and we all deserve it. The community wants answers, and I do believe that in time–when it’s the right time– we will know. We will have answers, and hopefully, we will have justice,” Dave said.
In the meantime, Katelyn’s family has found solace by creating a Facebook page to remember and raise awareness about her case. And if you have any information regarding Katelyn’s murder, you are encouraged to contact the Butler County Sheriff’s Office at (513) 785-1000 or the Fairfield Police at 513-867-6094.
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