Police have identified two of the three victims located Saturday in or near an abandoned house in Cleveland, Ohio.
Police received a tip to one victim’s identity based upon information released to the public regarding her tattoo, a pink flower with green leaves on her left thigh. Police used fingerprints to confirm her identity. Police found her body in a field.
Her name is Shetisha Sheeley. She is 28 years old and has a 12-year-old daughter. Her brother was shot in a home invasion in December 2012.
"These aren't just victims with numbers and names, they are real-life people," East Cleveland Mayor Gary Norton told local news station WKYC .
Police have also identified Angela Deskins. They found her body in the basement of an abandoned house.
“Angela Deskins was a beautiful, sweet, kind hearted woman…Everyone who knew her loved her. She was a wonderful daughter, sister and aunt who truly cared about her family and friends. She is loved so much and will be missed by everyone who knew her,” Angela’s sister, Catana Deskins, said in a statement to WKYC , NBC News reports.
The third victim’s name is Shirellda Terry. She was 18 years old. Terry was last seen on July 10 while she was on her way to work.
Police arrested Michael Madison in connection to the murders. Authorities charged him with three kidnappings and three murders on Monday. Madison is currently at the Cuyahoga County Jail.
His bond is $6 million dollars.
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