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Carnell Sledge

Carnell 'Nell' Sledge and Kate Brown

📍 Rocky River Park/Reservation, Cleveland, Ohio
🏛️ Cleveland Metroparks Police Department
Carnell 'Nell' Sledge and Kate Brown

Case Summary

Carnell Sledge and Kate Brown were brutally murdered in broad daylight on a park bench at an Ohio park. Their secret meeting turned fatal as an unknown assailant executed them without robbery. The case has spurred various theories involving personal relationships and possible gang involvement. Family and investigators continue to seek answers after years of silence.

Timeline of Events

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2019-06-04
16:00

Meeting Planned

Carnell texts Kate to arrange a meetup, hinting at an important conversation.

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2019-06-04
17:00

Park Bench Meeting

Kate and Carnell sit down on a park bench to chat, unaware of impending danger.

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2019-06-04
17:18

Discovery of Bodies

A couple discovers the victims near a creek shortly after their meeting.

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Points of Interest / Key Leads

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theory
Lead #1

Possible hate crime or gang initiation angle due to the couple's interracial background and nearby gang graffiti.

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theory
Lead #2

Speculation around jealous ex-partners or troubled past romantic relationships.

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community
Lead #3

Family and friends continue to pursue leads and demand a breakthrough in the case.

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Case Information

Case Type:
Homicide
Status:
Unsolved
Case Number:11
Started:June 4, 2019 at 4:00 PM
Last Updated:July 3, 2025

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Case Information

Case Type:
Homicide
Status:
Unsolved
Case Number:11
Started:June 4, 2019 at 4:00 PM
Last Updated:July 3, 2025
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