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MAN CHARGED IN BRUTAL 1989 NEWARK COLD CASE MURDER NOW TRYING TO GET CASE THROWN OUT 🚨 Newark, Ohio — A man accused in the decades-old murder of 71-year-old Helen Stuart is now reportedly asking the court to dismiss the case against him as prosecutors continue moving forward in one of Licking County’s most haunting cold cases. ⚠️ The case dates back more than 36 years. Back in April 1989: 👉 Helen Stuart was found dead inside her vehicle 👉 Her body was discovered along State Route 16 in Licking County 👉 Investigators say she had been sexually assaulted and strangled For decades, the murder remained unsolved. Now, authorities have charged 67-year-old Delbert Saunders Jr. in connection with the killing after a grand jury indicted him on multiple charges including: 👉 aggravated murder 👉 murder 👉 rape 👉 kidnapping 👉 aggravated burglary According to investigators, Saunders is already serving time in prison on unrelated convictions involving rape and kidnapping. 💔 Helen’s murder has haunted her family for nearly four decades. Her son previously described the pain of wondering what his mother endured during her final moments, saying the heartbreak never truly went away. ⚖️ But now, court filings show Saunders is attempting to have the case dismissed while prosecutors continue preparing for trial. Authorities have not publicly released all evidence tied to the indictment, but investigators say the case has never been forgotten. At one point, Helen Stuart’s case was considered Newark’s only unsolved homicide. 🚨 After 36 years of silence, investigators believe they may finally be closer to justice. #BreakingNews #ColdCase #TrueCrime #Ohio #NewarkOhio #JusticeForHelenStuart #CrimeNews #LickingCounty #ColdCaseSolved #TrendingNow #OhioNews Source: The Newark Advocate | WSYX ABC 6 | [Ohio Attorney General Cold Case Unit](https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov?utm_source=chatgpt.com

🚨 UNPROVOKED FAMILY DOLLAR STABBING — SUSPECT NOW FACING ATTEMPTED MURDER Newark, Ohio — What should have been a normal Saturday night turned into something violent and hard to wrap your head around. 31-year-old De’Quan Harrison is now facing an attempted murder charge after a stabbing inside the Family Dollar on West Main Street. And according to prosecutors… this wasn’t a fight. 👉 They’re calling it unprovoked. 🔪 WHAT HAPPENED Court records say Harrison allegedly lunged at the victim inside the store and stabbed him multiple times — including a life-threatening wound to the neck. A bystander tried to step in and stop it… but the victim was already seriously injured. He was rushed into surgery and is still in critical condition. ⚠️ THIS ISN’T HIS FIRST TIME This part matters. Prosecutors brought up a 2014 case where Harrison was involved in a violent home invasion that left a man paralyzed. He was convicted of: • Aggravated Robbery • Felonious Assault • Attempted Murder • Extortion He served 9 years. And here’s the part that hits— 👉 He was still on probation when this happened. ⚖️ WHAT HE’S FACING The prosecutor says they’re going for the maximum. • Attempted murder carries up to 11 years • A Repeat Violent Offender spec could add another 10 👉 That’s up to 21 years if convicted. He’s currently sitting in the Licking County Jail on a $1,000,000 bond. 💬 I’m going to say this straight— When prosecutors use the word unprovoked… that tells you everything. #NewarkOhio #AttemptedMurder #OhioCrime #BreakingNews #TrueCrime #Justice #CrimeUpdate #LickingCounty Source: Newark Advocate | Licking County Prosecutor’s Office

🚨 MISSING 12-YEAR-OLD SAHANNA CLARK — NEWARK, OHIO Twelve-year-old Sahanna Clark has been missing from her Newark home since the evening of February 13, 2026. Here’s what we know, according to the Newark Division of Police: ▪️ 5’6”, approximately 150 lbs ▪️ Brown eyes, red-dyed hair ▪️ Last seen around 5:00 p.m. ▪️ Wearing blue jeans, glitter-style Crocs, and a white hoodie with the letter “A” ▪️ Carrying a pink duffle bag Newark, Columbus, and surrounding communities — please stay alert. Check cameras. Watch roadways. Talk to your kids. If you see Sahanna or have any information, call the Newark Division of Police at 740-670-7201 or dial 911 immediately. Let’s bring this child home. (Source: Newark Division of Police) #SahannaClark #MissingChild #NewarkOhio #OhioMissing #BringHerHome #BreakingNews

💔 TRAGEDY ON STATE ROUTE 60: THREE LIVES LOST IN MUSKINGUM COUNTY CRASH A devastating head-on collision on State Route 60 in Wayne Township has left three people dead. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 3:08 p.m. on February 14 when a southbound 2010 Mercury Milan crossed left of center and struck a northbound 2025 Honda CR-V. The 18-year-old driver of the Mercury was pronounced dead at the scene. Two passengers from the Honda — sisters from Newark, ages 29 and 22 — were transported to Genesis Hospital, where they later died from their injuries. The driver’s condition has not been released. Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office, ODOT, and local fire and EMS units. This loss is being felt deeply in Newark and Duncan Falls. A mass for the sisters is scheduled for February 21 in Granville. Hug your people a little tighter tonight. Hashtags: #MuskingumCounty #NewarkOhio #DuncanFalls #OhioCrash #Route60 #CommunityStrong #BreakingNews