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Stephen Marlow was arrested after allegedly killing four people in Montgomery County, Ohio on August 5.
your search was imminent in four states of the country, where a state arrest warrant was issued, after he fled illegally, thus avoiding his trial.
The man was wanted by the FBI, but according to the Butler Township Police Department, Lawrence authorities captured him on August 6.
Stephen A. Marlow is wanted by the #FBI for allegedly shooting to death four individuals in Butler Township, Ohio, on August 5, 2022. Marlow is believed to have fled the area in a white 2007 Ford Edge SUV bearing Ohio license plate JES9806: https://t.co/vDA5jt6VQA pic.twitter.com/13Sy8PtJXD
— FBI Most Wanted (@FBIMostWanted) August 6, 2022
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The exhaustive FBI search
Marlow was wanted in the states of Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky. According to the report, he was being hunted “for allegedly shooting four people to death in Butler Township, Ohio, on August 5, 2022,” a wanted poster read.
The document explains that the Marlow left the scene “in a 2007 white Ford Edge SUV with Ohio license plate JES9806.” Likewise, identified him as “armed and dangerous.” But in the last few hours, he confirmed the capture of the approximately 40-year-old man.
“Case Update: Murder suspect Stephen Marlow has been taken into custody by local police in Lawrence, Kansas. Help the #FBI track down other fugitives wanted for committing murder,” he posted on his Facebook account. Twitter.
“Murder suspect Stephen Marlow has been taken into custody by local police in Lawrence, Kansas. Thanks to the Butler Twp community. for all of his support and assistance during this investigation,” the Cincinnati FBI wrote.
Murder suspect Stephen Marlow has been arrested by local police in Lawrence, Kansas. Thanks to the Butler Twp. community for all of their support and assistance during this investigation. pic.twitter.com/24LB04bXVP
— FBI Cincinnati (@FBICincinnati) August 7, 2022
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In accordance with Dayton Daily News, Police Chief John Porter described what happened, explaining that the accused allegedly murdered the four people in two different homes on Hardwicke Place.
“I want to extend my deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones yesterday. This has been a difficult time for all of us at Butler Twp. community and surrounding areas. (…) The Police Department, as well as all of our local state and federal partners here today, are continually working to bring justice to all victims and their families.”Porter said at a news conference.
The victims were identified
The victims were identified as Kayla Anderson, 15; Clyde Knox, 82; Knox, 78; Sarah Anderson, 41, according to the Montgomery County coroner’s office.
On Monday, around 5 pm, an event will be held at Butler High School in support of the families of the victims of this homicide and with a message of hope.
For his part, the mayor, Richard Herbst, of the city of Vandalia (Ohio), sent a statement with what happened.
“I have listened to many residents tonight express their shock and deep sadness at the tragedy that unfolded this afternoon in Butler Township.”
“In good times and bad, we are all a community, so the events of the day hit us all to our core. Our staff has reached out to our friends in Butler Township and offered to help,” he said.
“While we haven’t had any specific threats against city facilities, we are increasing the number of officers on patrol as a precaution. We have also canceled outdoor activities and closed our recreational facilities as a precaution,” he continued.
“I want everyone to know that this is a situation that we will continue to monitor closely in the future. We will continue to be in close contact with Butler Township authorities to keep abreast of all developments. In the meantime, my family will be praying for all those affected by today’s terrible events.”
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