FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Fayette County Coroner’s Office, Fayette County Prosecutor’s Office, Ohio Attorney General’s Office – Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and the Youngstown Police Department gathered early this morning at the Washington Cemetery for the ordered disinterment of the remains of Theodore “Teddy” Long, age 19 of Toledo, Ohio. The disinterment was conducted to transport Mr. Long’s remains back to his hometown, where he will be laid to rest with his family.
Mr. Long had been a “John Doe” for over 41 years before he was identified through the collaborative efforts of the above-mentioned agencies. His murdered body was discovered in the creek on Lampe Road in northwest Fayette County in November of 1981. Unfortunately, there have been no arrests made in this homicide investigation, and the case remains unsolved.
The deceased’s family members traveled to Fayette County to join the team of men and women responsible for identifying Theodore after so many years. Deputies closed the Washington Cemetery for a little over two hours during the disinterment.
Sheriff Vernon Stanforth extends his appreciation to the staff of the Washington Cemetery, Summer’s Funeral Home, David Morrow, and former Fayette County Prosecutor James Kiger for their assistance throughout the investigation and disinterment process.
Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact Det. Sgt. Charles Kyle at the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office by calling (740)335-6170 or emailing charles.kyle@fayette-co-oh.com. Crime tips may also be submitted through the Fayette County OH Sheriff mobile app or by visiting www.faycoso.com.