TROTWOOD — New details are being released in the case of a man discovered shot inside of a home that burned.
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James Norman, Bryhana Murphy, and Icesse Messiah were indicted in connection to the murder of Jaykwan D. Hardy.
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The three are co-defendants of Savon Davis who was indicted in May 2023.
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As News Center 7 reported at 5:00, Trotwood Police Chief Erik Wilson said his department never stops working to find the people they believe committed crimes, no matter how long it takes.
“I have a team of dedicated detectives, and officers, who really put in the time and effort to keep digging on this case,” Wilson said.
The investigation began on March 10, 2023, when Trotwood firefighters and police came to a home in the 5300 block of Gardendale Avenue.
They discovered a man later identified as Hardy. They also discovered the fire may not have claimed his life, he’d been shot.
Police made one arrest very quickly and took Savon Davis into custody.
Detectives developed more information over the last 18 months.
They told News Center 7 that prosecutors approved charges against three more people.
Two women are accused of aggravated burglary.
James Norman is accused of murder and jail records show he is already locked up for a probation violation.
Davis pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, reduced from murder.
Norman is facing indictments for murder and aggravated arson.
Police say that family members suffer immeasurably when they lose a loved one.
“And you know, we’re going to do everything in our power to get justice for the family,” Wilson said.
We will continue following this story.
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