Carnell Sledge
Carnell Sledge and Kate Brown
📍 Rocky River Reservation, Ohio
🏛️ Cleveland Metroparks Police Department
Case Summary
Carnell Sledge and Kate Brown were murdered on June 4, 2019, while sitting on a park bench in Ohio. Their sudden deaths occurred in broad daylight without witnesses, leading to theories about the motive and the identity of the assailant. Despite extensive investigation and public appeals for information, the case remains unsolved.
Timeline of Events
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2019-06-04
16:00Planning Meeting
Carnell texts Kate to meet at the park.
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2019-06-04
17:00Meeting at the Park
Nell and Kate meet on a park bench.
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2019-06-04
17:18Discovery of Bodies
Kayakers find the bodies after hearing reports.
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2019-06-04
Post 17:18Investigation Begins
Police begin their investigation into the murders.
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2024-10-02
Unsolved Mysteries Episode
New season discusses the case, prompting renewed calls for information.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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Theories
Lead #1Possible hate crime, gang initiation, or personal motive.
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Community Impact
Lead #2The murders have deeply affected local communities.
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Ongoing Investigation
Lead #3Cleveland Metroparks Police continue to pursue leads.
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Public Appeals
Lead #4Families encourage tip submission to Crime Stoppers.
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Media Coverage
Lead #5The case featured in Netflix’s Unsolved Mysteries.
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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