Carnell Sledge
Carnell Sledge and Kate Brown
📍 Rocky River Reservation, Ohio
🏛️ Cleveland Metroparks Police Department
Case Summary
Carnell Sledge and Kate Brown were murdered in broad daylight on June 4, 2019, while sitting on a park bench at Rocky River Reservation in Ohio. Their deaths remain unsolved, with various theories surrounding the motive for the attack. Despite extensive investigations and community efforts, no arrests have been made, leaving their families and friends seeking justice.
Timeline of Events
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June 4, 2019
4:00 PMText Exchange
Carnell texts Kate to meet up.
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June 4, 2019
5:00 PMMeeting Time
Kate and Carnell meet at Rocky River Reservation.
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June 4, 2019
5:18 PMDiscovery
Bodies are discovered by a couple looking to kayak.
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June 6, 2019
No Time SpecifiedInitial Investigation
Police hold press conference providing few details.
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Ongoing
N/ACommunity Pursuit for Justice
Families and reporters continue to seek answers.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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Theories
Lead #1Possible hate crime, gang initiation.
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Unusual Circumstances
Lead #2Crime occurred in broad daylight with many witnesses.
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Victim Background
Lead #3Carnell worked with special needs children; Kate was sober since 2017.
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Community Involvement
Lead #4Calls to Crime Stoppers for tips and information.
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Media Attention
Lead #5Case featured on Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries.
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Case Information
Case Type:
Homicide
Status:
Unsolved
Case Number:11
Started:June 4, 2019 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:July 3, 2025