MIDDLETOWN — A woman’s body found in a trash can in Butler County last month has been identified.
The Butler County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Asiah Nicole Slone, 35.
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As News Center 7 previously reported, on July 1 at 11:08 a.m. Middletown police responded to the 1000 block of Centennial Avenue for a report of a possible deceased person.
On August 21, police arrested Perry Hart, 59, on a warrant for aggravated murder.
The police division said in a social media post the arrest is a result of the ongoing investigation into the female body found in the trash can.
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“Detectives are currently investigating a second suspect,” the police division said. “As with any investigation, assistance from the public is crucial.”
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Detective Agee at 513-425-7796 or 513-425-7700.
On 07-01-24 at approximately 11:08 hours, the Middletown Division of Police responded to the 1000 block of Centennial...
Posted by Middletown Division of Police on Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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