Carnell Sledge
Carnell Sledge and Kate Brown
📍 Rocky River Reservation Park, Cleveland, Ohio
🏛️ Cleveland Metroparks Police Department
Case Summary
Carnell Sledge and Kate Brown were murdered in broad daylight while sitting on a park bench on June 4, 2019, leaving their communities and families devastated. Despite multiple theories surrounding their deaths, including a possible hate crime or issues from past relationships, the case remains unsolved. Law enforcement has not disclosed much information, leading to frustration among family members and friends seeking answers.
Timeline of Events
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2019-06-04
17:00Final Meeting
Carnell texted Kate and they agreed to meet at the park.
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2019-06-04
17:18Bodies Found
Kayakers discovered the bodies of Kate and Carnell by the water's edge.
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Case Information
Case Type:
Homicide
Status:
Unsolved
Case Number:11
Started:June 4, 2019 at 5:00 PM
Last Updated:July 3, 2025