Carnell Sledge
Carnell SledgeKate Brown
📍 Rocky River Reservation, Ohio
🏛️ Cleveland Metroparks Police Department
Case Summary
Carnell Sledge and Kate Brown were murdered in broad daylight at Rocky River Reservation in Ohio. The case remains unsolved, despite various theories about the motive and assailant. Their families continue to seek justice, hoping new information will surface.
Timeline of Events
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June 4, 2019
4:00 PMMeeting Planned
Carnell texts Kate to meet at the park.
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June 4, 2019
5:00 PMMeeting in Park
Carnell and Kate meet at Rocky River Reservation.
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June 4, 2019
5:18 PMDiscovery of Bodies
Bodies found by kayakers in the park.
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June 2019
Investigation Begins
Cleveland Metroparks Police start investigation.
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October 2024
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Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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Theory
Lead #1Potential hate crime due to interracial relationship.
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Theory
Lead #2Possible gang initiation.
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Victim's Background
Lead #3Nell worked with special needs children.
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Victim's Background
Lead #4Kate had struggled with addiction but was sober.
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Call for Tips
Lead #5Public urged to provide any information to Crime Stoppers.
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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