Elderly Ohio couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide
WKRC TV Cincinnati
Last updated: August 25, 2026
An elderly Ohio couple was discovered deceased in what appears to be a murder-suicide incident. The daughter of the couple received a distressing call from her father, who confessed to killing her mother and expressed his intention to end his own life.
- Local authorities responded to a residence in Stark County following a report of a deceased female. Upon arrival, officers found the victim, identified as 82-year-old Elizabeth M. Miller, with apparent signs of foul play.
- In a separate room of the same residence, authorities discovered the deceased body of 84-year-old Arthur Miller. Preliminary investigations suggest Arthur Miller was responsible for his wife's death and subsequently took his own life.
- The daughter reportedly received a phone call from Arthur Miller prior to the discovery of the bodies. During this call, he allegedly confessed to killing Elizabeth Miller and stated his intent to commit suicide.
- The exact cause of death for both individuals is pending the results of autopsies. The Stark County Sheriff's Office is conducting an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
- This incident has sent shockwaves through the local community. The couple had resided in the area for many years and were known to their neighbors. Further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
