In November of 1987 three people were murdered execution style in an isolated cabin outside of a smalltown called Eaton, Ohio. There has never been an arrest for the murders of David Smelser, Donald Marker, and Melinda Newcomb. All three victims had been shot in the head. Did the killer get lucky with a three-day head start?
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Resources: Cold Case Project: 1987 triple homicide vexes Preble County... (daytondailynews.com) OH - OH - David Smelser, Donald Marker, & Melinda Newcomb, Preble County, 30 Oct 1987 (websleuths.com)
