A two-month investigation into the suspicious death of 28-year-old Rosanna Kinsinger of Pomeroy, Ohio has led to murder charges against a local man, the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday. Samuel Hochstetler was arrested Monday following an interview with detectives and is currently being held at the Gallia County Jail.
On March 13, deputies responded to a report of a suspicious death on Dye Road in Rutland, Ohio. The Meigs County Coroner’s Office was called to the scene, and the body of Ms. Kinsinger was later transported to Montgomery County for an autopsy. Preliminary results were inconclusive, prompting a wider investigation by the sheriff’s office.
In the weeks following, detectives executed search warrants, conducted multiple interviews, and processed physical evidence from the scene. The investigation led authorities to identify Hochstetler as a person of interest. He was detained on Monday and arrested shortly after being questioned.
Her body was found in her home with her goat, according to police, where Hochstetler left her.
“Detectives have worked around the clock searching for answers and were able to get those answers,” said Sheriff Scott Fitch in a statement. “Hopefully this investigation helps bring some closure to the victim’s family and on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office we offer our deepest condolences.”
Key points
- Rosanna Kinsinger, 28, was found dead on March 13 in Rutland, Ohio; her death was ruled suspicious.
- After nearly two months of investigation, Samuel Hochstetler was arrested and charged with her murder.
- Hochstetler is being held at Gallia County Jail and is expected to be arraigned Tuesday.
Ongoing investigation and next steps
Authorities have not yet released details about the cause of death or the motive behind the alleged murder. The final autopsy report from the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office is still pending. Hochstetler’s arraignment is scheduled for later Tuesday in Meigs County.
The sheriff’s office credited the resolution of the case to persistent investigative work, including the pursuit of numerous tips and leads from the public. The case remains active as law enforcement continues to collect evidence.
Ms. Kinsinger was described by the sheriff as “a beloved individual in her community.” Community members have not yet issued public statements but are expected to hold a vigil following the arraignment.
After weeks of investigation into a suspicious death, an Ohio man is now facing murder charges in a case that has gripped a rural community.