Juvenile arrested for killing woman while stealing car

Juvenile Arrested for Killing Woman While Stealing Car

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July 25, 2024
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COLUMBUS, OH — The Columbus Division of Police announced the arrest of a juvenile in connection with the homicide of Alexa Stakely.

The juvenile, accompanied by his parents, voluntarily came to Columbus Police Headquarters, where he admitted to stealing a vehicle and striking Stakely with her car, resulting in her death.

He has been charged with murder.

Detectives expressed gratitude for the public’s assistance in the case but are still working to identify two additional suspects involved in the incident. Authorities urge these suspects to come forward and take responsibility for their actions.

Anyone with information on the identity of the suspects is asked to contact Detective Lemmon at 614-645-2558 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.

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