Wednesday, May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025 Homicide 14

 


The Allen County Coroner has identified 45-year-old Leanne Lynn Gonzalez as the 14th homicide victim of 2025.

Allen County Coroner’s Release:



WANE-15’s news story:

https://www.wane.com/top-stories/allen-county-coroner-rules-shooting-deaths-in-unsecured-home-a-homicide-suicide/

WPTA ABC21Alive’s news story:

https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/05/07/coroner-identifies-two-found-dead-murder-suicide-fort-wayne-home/

 

Please, also remember 2025’s other victims:

Anthony Paul Wamue

Patricia Hepworth

Kenneth Lemar Richards

Dawn Vera Kovach

Sajdah Abdur-Rabb

Sincere Sole Thomas

Katiza Binti Mohamed-Sayad

Taurean Malik Hayden

Chase Watson

Angela Marie Cobb

Keitron Demos Adams

Kamari Daquan Taylor

Jeremiah Donald Lothamer






NOTES: 

All information is provided by public news releases from the Allen County Coroner’s office and/or at least 2 confirmed media reports.

For the sake of consistency and accuracy of the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog and database, homicide is defined by Indiana statute. In Indiana, homicide is defined as the killing of one person by another. The term is neutral and doesn't assign blame. Indiana's homicide statutes are in Title 35, Chapter 1 of the Indiana Code.

Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not track suicides, however, in the case of a homicide/suicide, the Coroner’s release may name the suicide victim’s name, as is the Coroner’s protocol and legal, and statutory requirements as contained in Indiana Code, Section 36-2-14-18. In keeping with transparency, Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not edit or redact information in the Cornoner’s releases.

Homicides occurring outside of FW City limits are listed as “county” which can include New Haven, Harlan, Grabil and others.

Media: Information and graphics may be used, provided proper credit is given to the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog

Special Thanks: Allen County Coroner Dr. E. Jon Brandenberger, MD and staff; Jamie Duffy, The Probable Cause podcast; Corryn Brock, WPTA-ABC21.

This blog, statistical assembly, and analysis are intended to be a public resource and to remember the victims and comfort their families so that their loved ones are never forgotten.


Tuesday, April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025 Homicide 13

 


The Allen County Coroner has identified 46-year-old Jeremiah Donald Lothamer as the 13th homicide victims of 2025.


Allen County Coroner’s Release:


WANE-15’s news story:

https://www.wane.com/top-stories/victim-of-fatal-shooting-in-fort-wayne-that-preceded-police-chase-and-second-shooting-identified/

WPTA ABC21Alive’s news story:

https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/04/22/victim-idd-weekend-shooting-that-led-police-chase-suspects-death/

 

Please, also remember 2025’s other victims:

Anthony Paul Wamue

Patricia Hepworth

Kenneth Lemar Richards

Dawn Vera Kovach

Sajdah Abdur-Rabb

Sincere Sole Thomas

Katiza Binti Mohamed-Sayad

Taurean Malik Hayden

Chase Watson

Angela Marie Cobb

Keitron Demos Adams

Kamari Daquan Taylor




NOTES: 

All information is provided by public news releases from the Allen County Coroner’s office and/or at least 2 confirmed media reports.

For the sake of consistency and accuracy of the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog and database, homicide is defined by Indiana statute. In Indiana, homicide is defined as the killing of one person by another. The term is neutral and doesn't assign blame. Indiana's homicide statutes are in Title 35, Chapter 1 of the Indiana Code.

Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not track suicides, however, in the case of a homicide/suicide, the Coroner’s release may name the suicide victim’s name, as is the Coroner’s protocol and legal, and statutory requirements as contained in Indiana Code, Section 36-2-14-18. In keeping with transparency, Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not edit or redact information in the Cornoner’s releases.

Homicides occurring outside of FW City limits are listed as “county” which can include New Haven, Harlan, Grabil and others.

Media: Information and graphics may be used, provided proper credit is given to the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog

Special Thanks: Allen County Coroner Dr. E. Jon Brandenberger, MD and staff; Jamie Duffy, The Probable Cause podcast; Corryn Brock, WPTA-ABC21.

This blog, statistical assembly, and analysis are intended to be a public resource and to remember the victims and comfort their families so that their loved ones are never forgotten.


Tuesday, April 15, 2025

April 15, 2025 Homicides 11 and 12


The Allen County Coroner has identified 21-year-old Keitron Demos Adams and 23-year-old Kamari Daquan Taylor as the 11th and 12th homicide victims of 2025.

Allen County Coroner’s Releases:



WANE-15’s news stories:

https://www.wane.com/top-stories/man-charged-with-murder-following-northeast-fort-wayne-shooting/

https://www.wane.com/top-stories/fort-wayne-police-search-for-homicide-suspect-considered-armed-and-dangerous/


WPTA ABC21Alive’s news stories:

https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/04/15/suspect-arrested-victim-identified-fatal-weekend-shooting-hobson-road/


https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/04/15/court-docs-cameras-captured-weekend-shooting-victim-being-chased-by-gunman/

 

Please, also remember 2025’s other victims:


Anthony Paul Wamue

Patricia Hepworth

Kenneth Lemar Richards

Dawn Vera Kovach

Sajdah Abdur-Rabb

Sincere Sole Thomas

Katiza Binti Mohamed-Sayad

Taurean Malik Hayden

Chase Watson

Angela Marie Cobb

 



NOTES: 

All information is provided by public news releases from the Allen County Coroner’s office and/or at least 2 confirmed media reports.

For the sake of consistency and accuracy of the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog and database, homicide is defined by Indiana statute. In Indiana, homicide is defined as the killing of one person by another. The term is neutral and doesn't assign blame. Indiana's homicide statutes are in Title 35, Chapter 1 of the Indiana Code.

Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not track suicides, however, in the case of a homicide/suicide, the Coroner’s release may name the suicide victim’s name, as is the Coroner’s protocol and legal, and statutory requirements as contained in Indiana Code, Section 36-2-14-18. In keeping with transparency, Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not edit or redact information in the Cornoner’s releases.

Homicides occurring outside of FW City limits are listed as “county” which can include New Haven, Harlan, Grabil and others.

Media: Information and graphics may be used, provided proper credit is given to the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog

Special Thanks: Allen County Coroner Dr. E. Jon Brandenberger, MD and staff; Jamie Duffy, The Probable Cause podcast; Corryn Brock, WPTA-ABC21.

This blog, statistical assembly, and analysis are intended to be a public resource and to remember the victims and comfort their families so that their loved ones are never forgotten.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

March 25, 2025 Homicide 10

 

The Allen County Coroner has identified 52-year-old Angela Marie Cobb as the 10th homicide victim of 2025.

Allen County Coroner’s Release:


WANE-15’s news story:

https://www.wane.com/top-stories/court-docs-fort-wayne-man-fatally-shot-girlfriend-took-off-in-her-jeep/

WPTA ABC21Alive’s news story:

https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/03/25/coroner-id-fort-wayne-woman-identified-victim-fatal-weekend-shooting/

 

Please, also remember 2025’s other victims:

Anthony Paul Wamue

Patricia Hepworth

Kenneth Lemar Richards

Dawn Vera Kovach

Sajdah Abdur-Rabb

Sincere Sole Thomas

Katiza Binti Mohamed-Sayad

Taurean Malik Hayden

Chase Watson





NOTES: 

All information is provided by public news releases from the Allen County Coroner’s office and/or at least 2 confirmed media reports.

For the sake of consistency and accuracy of the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog and database, homicide is defined by Indiana statute. In Indiana, homicide is defined as the killing of one person by another. The term is neutral and doesn't assign blame. Indiana's homicide statutes are in Title 35, Chapter 1 of the Indiana Code.

Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not track suicides, however, in the case of a homicide/suicide, the Coroner’s release may name the suicide victim’s name, as is the Coroner’s protocol and legal, and statutory requirements as contained in Indiana Code, Section 36-2-14-18. In keeping with transparency, Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not edit or redact information in the Cornoner’s releases.

Homicides occurring outside of FW City limits are listed as “county” which can include New Haven, Harlan, Grabil and others.

Media: Information and graphics may be used, provided proper credit is given to the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog

Special Thanks: Allen County Coroner Dr. E. Jon Brandenberger, MD and staff; Jamie Duffy, The Probable Cause podcast; Corryn Brock, WPTA-ABC21.


Friday, March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025 Homicide 9

 


The Allen County Coroner has identified 17-year-old Chase Watson as the 9th homicide victim of 2025.

Allen County Coroner’s Release:


WANE-15’s news story:

https://www.wane.com/top-stories/18-year-old-charged-in-east-fort-wayne-homicide-17-year-old-victim-idd/

WPTA ABC21Alive’s news story:

https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/03/21/18-year-old-charged-with-felony-murder-connection-with-fatal-southeast-side-shooting/

 

Please, also remember 2025’s other victims:

Anthony Paul Wamue

Patricia Hepworth

Kenneth Lemar Richards

Dawn Vera Kovach

Sajdah Abdur-Rabb

Sincere Sole Thomas

Katiza Binti Mohamed-Sayad

Taurean Malik Hayden





NOTES: 

All information is provided by public news releases from the Allen County Coroner’s office and/or at least 2 confirmed media reports.

For the sake of consistency and accuracy of the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog and database, homicide is defined by Indiana statute. In Indiana, homicide is defined as the killing of one person by another. The term is neutral and doesn't assign blame. Indiana's homicide statutes are in Title 35, Chapter 1 of the Indiana Code.

Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not track suicides, however, in the case of a homicide/suicide, the Coroner’s release may name the suicide victim’s name, as is the Coroner’s protocol and legal, and statutory requirements as contained in Indiana Code, Section 36-2-14-18. In keeping with transparency, Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not edit or redact information in the Cornoner’s releases.

Homicides occurring outside of FW City limits are listed as “county” which can include New Haven, Harlan, Grabil and others.

Media: Information and graphics may be used, provided proper credit is given to the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog

Special Thanks: Allen County Coroner Dr. E. Jon Brandenberger, MD and staff; Jamie Duffy, Probable Cause podcast; Corryn Brock, WPTA-ABC for her timeline of Coroner rulings dating back to 2000.


Thursday, March 6, 2025

March 6, 2025 Homicide 8


The Allen County Coroner has identified 23-year-old Taurean Malik Hayden as the 8th homicide victim of 2025.

Allen County Coroner’s Release:



WANE-15’s news story:

https://www.wane.com/top-stories/court-docs-reveal-armed-man-in-huntertown-allegedly-killed-son-over-money/

WPTA ABC21Alive’s news story:

https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/03/06/allen-county-coroner-identifies-victim-huntertown-shooting-suspects-23-year-old-son/

 

Please, also remember 2025’s other victims:

Anthony Paul Wamue

Patricia Hepworth

Kenneth Lemar Richards

Dawn Vera Kovach

Sajdah Abdur-Rabb

Sincere Sole Thomas

Katiza Binti Mohamed-Sayad





NOTES: 

All information is provided by public news releases from the Allen County Coroner’s office and/or at least 2 confirmed media reports.

For the sake of consistency and accuracy of the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog and database, homicide is defined by Indiana statute. In Indiana, homicide is defined as the killing of one person by another. The term is neutral and doesn't assign blame. Indiana's homicide statutes are in Title 35, Chapter 1 of the Indiana Code.

Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not track suicides, however, in the case of a homicide/suicide, the Coroner’s release may name the suicide victim’s name, as is the Coroner’s protocol and legal, and statutory requirements as contained in Indiana Code, Section 36-2-14-18. In keeping with transparency, Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not edit or redact information in the Cornoner’s releases.

Homicides occurring outside of FW City limits are listed as “county” which can include New Haven, Harlan, Grabil and others.

Media: Information and graphics may be used, provided proper credit is given to the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog

Special Thanks: Allen County Coroner Dr. E. Jon Brandenberger, MD and staff; Jamie Duffy; Corryn Brock, WPTA-ABC for her timeline of Coroner rulings dating back to 2000. 

Monday, March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025 Homicide 7

 

The Allen County Coroner has identified 25-year-old Katiza Binti Mohamed-Sayad as the 7th homicide victim of 2025.

Allen County Coroner’s Release:



WANE-15’s news story:

https://www.wane.com/top-stories/coroner-identifies-25-year-old-killed-in-shooting-outside-fort-wayne-home//

WPTA ABC21Alive’s news story:

https://www.21alivenews.com/2025/03/03/court-docs-fort-wayne-man-accused-fatally-shooting-ex-girlfriend-allegedly-confessed/

 

Please, also remember 2025’s other victims:

Anthony Paul Wamue

Patricia Hepworth

Kenneth Lemar Richards

Dawn Vera Kovach

Sajdah Abdur-Rabb

Sincere Sole Thomas







NOTES: 

All information is provided by public news releases from the Allen County Coroner’s office and/or at least 2 confirmed media reports.

For the sake of consistency and accuracy of the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog and database, homicide is defined by Indiana statute. In Indiana, homicide is defined as the killing of one person by another. The term is neutral and doesn't assign blame. Indiana's homicide statutes are in Title 35, Chapter 1 of the Indiana Code.

Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not track suicides, however, in the case of a homicide/suicide, the Coroner’s release may name the suicide victim’s name, as is the Coroner’s protocol and legal, and statutory requirements as contained in Indiana Code, Section 36-2-14-18. In keeping with transparency, Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims does not edit or redact information in the Cornoner’s releases.

Homicides occurring outside of FW City limits are listed as “county” which can include New Haven, Harlan, Grabil and others.

Media: Information and graphics may be used, provided proper credit is given to the Remembering Fort Wayne Homicide Victims blog

Special Thanks: Allen County Coroner Dr. E. Jon Brandenberger, MD and staff; Podcaster Jamie Duffy; Corryn Brock, WPTA-ABC for her timeline of Coroner rulings dating back to 2000.