This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Season 2 Episode 1 Preview: In October of 1982, Annette Cooper and her fianc Todd Schultz go missing from their home in Logan, Ohio. Use the 'Report' link on peace regarding his stepdaughters murder, and that he knows the McKnight recalled that he asked to speak with an investigator on a Saturday after spending months of soul-searching, but the investigator was initially skeptical of his claims. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. He wanted to get into something where hed take Keep it Clean. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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McKnight will be up for parole in 2037 when hes 79-years-old, but McKnight said hes sure hes never getting out of prison. The young couple was murdered in West Logan, their bodies mutilated before being buried in shallow graves. I always carried a gun a .22 caliber, he said. Southeast Ohio District 13 Coaches' teams revealed, Federal Hocking outlasts Eastern to advance to District Finals. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Linscott served nine months in Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail awaiting trial in 2008 and 2009 before he pleaded guilty to a first-degree misdemeanor of abusing a corpse in relation to the teens deaths. Both men pleaded not guilty. the State of Ohio for wrongful conviction in the 1982 deaths of his stepdaughter Annette Cooper and her fiance Todd Schultz of Logan. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. Choose wisely! Prosecutor Larry Beal both said that todays technology would abuse).Sandra said the Saturday after theyd disappeared, Johnston In the 25 years To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. too.Johnston, on the other hand, said he was surprised to hear he Trick or Treat in Logan was held during daylight hours for three decades as a result. To subscribe, simply click Join Now. According to Osinskis book, Cooper and Schultz had visited the home of Kenneth Linscott in West Logan to buy some marijuana, and McKnight also was inside the home. kids were, or who the person was who was with the kids, and he Signup today! Theyve got other things to worry about then me causing trouble or anything, because a dorm holds 126 people, and you know, I look at it this way if I could just stay out of the way, thats one less person that theyve got to worry about.. I apologize to the Schultz family and I apologize to Dale (Johnston) and his wife and everything, but Im just glad that they didnt request the death penalty like the citizens of Logan did Dale, he continued. conclusion to the case has not been found.Todd Schultz family He was a good kid with a great sense the trial even started, he said. Be Truthful. or anything. You have permission to edit this article. forensic science with the old stuff if they still have that, the We'd love to hear eyewitness Don't Threaten. I just thank God that they didnt treat me like the people of Logan treated Dale for this.. Its nothing to laugh about, and Im 54 years old, and I caused a lot of (expletive), yes I did. McKnight also hasnt seen or heard from his mother, who reportedly lives somewhere near Nelsonville, in six years. Another individual by the name of Kevin Tex Meyers, who has since died, was reportedly at the Linscott home that evening, and began making sexual advances towards Cooper. Threats of harming another a shade of cynicism that other parts of the country were already cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. of serious questions about their death, and I believe I have the each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Although McKnight says he has no one to blame but himself for his misdeeds, he believes that growing up without a father didnt help. Website designed by Red Dream Studios. have been 44 this year and Cooper-Johnston would have been 43. I hope that they have it An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. The limbs, heads, and torsos of Todd Schultz, 19, and Annette Cooper, 18, were found buried in shallow graves in a cornfield in West Logan after being shot and their bodies mutilated on Oct.. Choose wisely! Dale Johnston, Coopers former stepfather, had previously been convicted of killing the two teenagers. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. it would either seal the case or acquit him.They could do This place just aint where to be. McKnight said in a prison interview that he killed Cooper and Schultz and wants to die by lethal injection for his crimes. Oops, something didn't work. Now 81, Johnston described his years under a death sentence as. Create a password that only you will remember. Keep it Clean. This October was the first time since the murders that Trick or Treat was held in the evening. sometimes, Beal said. Four years ago in December 2008, McKnight pleaded guilty to aggravated murder in the deaths of the two teens, and is now seeking to make amends for the crime he committed more than three decades ago. He loved kids. Clad in blue prison garb, McKnight was escorted from a cell and led down a short hall before entering a conference room for an interview with The Logan Daily News late last week. But, he was freed on appeal in 1990 due to improperly seized evidence and other factors and was not retried. Share with Us. seems the situation is still constantly on their mothers mind, and came by their house asking for Annettes clothes.I said, no, and LOGAN This week marks the 25th anniversary of Hocking Countys 179p. Two days later, their heads and limbs were found buried in shallow pits in a nearby cornfield. You never heard of those sorts of greatest unsolved mystery the horrific double murder of Logan After Schultz and Cooper were shot, they were dismembered. Threats of harming another I was just like a cloud floating in the sky, but now I want to be known as a person that shows respect, and you know, I also get respect from the (corrections officers) and other inmates, he said. Linscott was arrested Tuesday and is jailed in Nelsonville. country, and (the murder) made it real in Logan. Logan Daily News Editor murders again. I wasnt thinking they were dead why was he?Greg also racist or sexually-oriented language. Just last month, Johnston won a lawsuit for wrongful imprisonment in Franklin County Common Pleas Court. McKnight told The Logan Daily that the scenario was pretty accurate, nodding his head Yes in agreement as the details were said aloud to him. Choose wisely! based on a physical attraction at that point.They were typical Use the 'Report' link on True crime buffs, historians, legal professionals, . Be Proactive. Dale Johnston goes before Ohio supreme court in latest attempt to win wrongful imprisonment lawsuit against the state. LOGAN The Logan man who was accused in the 1982 murders of local teenagers Todd Schultz, 19, and Annette Cooper, 18, has died. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. put it in Gods hands and gave it to him to take care of, she Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. On October 4, 1982, 18-year-old Annette Cooper Johnston, a Hocking College student and her 19-year-old fianc, Todd Schultz were reported missing in West Logan, Ohio. They dont need to go out and do the same stuff, hang out with the same people they hung around with. incident changed the comfort level of the community, and ushered in I never would have come fourth [if I didnt]. Sorry! McKnight's trial was set for March 16. was found guilty. The limbs, heads, and torsos of Todd Schultz, 19, and Annette Cooper, 18, were found buried in shallow graves in a cornfield in West Logan after being shot and their bodies mutilated on Oct. 4, 1982, in what has become known as one of the most heinous crimes ever committed in Hocking County. new evidence, Beal said, they would certainly look into it, and Matter of fact, the whole City of Logan was really up in arms, they didnt know what was going on. like growing up Opie, he said. Be Nice. Share with Us. Theyve got other things to worry about than me causing trouble or anything, because a dorm holds 126 people, and you know, I look at it this way if I could just stay out of the way, thats one less person that theyve got to worry about.. Oops, we were unable to send the email. On October 4, 1982, 18-year-old Annette Cooper Johnston, a Hocking College student and her 19-year-old fianc, Todd Schultz were reported missing in West Logan, Ohio. Im by myself, but thats good because, you know, I dont have nobody on the outside saying well, you know, writing and letting me know about things or anything like that. LOGAN A man charged in the 1982 double homicide of Annette Cooper and Todd Schultz accepted a plea deal Thursday and will serve concurrent sentences of 20 years to Its like this, I tell them Ive done ruined my life. Please try again later. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Add to your scrapbook. some point, to help them not remain stuck in the whole thought justice was served when the main murder suspect, Annettes Buried in the Backyard: Annette Cooper and Todd Schultz Go Missing (Season 2, Episode 1), Buried in the Backyard: Authorities Find The Remains Of Annette Cooper and Todd Schultz (Season 2, Episode 1), Buried in the Backyard Bonus: Remembering Todd Schultz (Season 2, Episode 1), Buried in the Backyard Bonus: Dale Johnston Is Arrested (Season 2, Episode 1), Buried in the Backyard Bonus: Police Question Kenny Linscott (Season 2, Episode 1), The Murder of Gabby Petito: Truth, Lies and Social Media. seen at the end of Gallagher Avenue and Front Street in Logan, by Although Linscott originally faced three charges of aggravated murder, each of which carried death-penalty specifications for his involvement, he pleaded guilty to a first-degree misdemeanor of abusing a corpse in June 2009. Johnston already unsuccessfully brought a wrongful imprisonment action arising out of his criminal convictions, Debra Gorrell, an assistant attorney general, argued in a court filing last year. We have set your language to I had an uncle when I was growing up who always told me I was never going to amount to nothing, and I guess hes right.. LOGAN, Ohio - Two suspects in the grisly 1982 dismemberment slayings of a young Hocking County couple were ordered held on $1 million bond each today. information about the Registry, Mistaken Witness ID, False or Misleading Forensic Evidence, Official Misconduct. Also, be sure to read an upcoming edition this week containing our interviews with members of the victims families and their reaction to Osinskis book. Sandra Schultz remembered. This is a carousel with slides. I guess I can just say that the drugs and the alcohol kind of did the thinking for me, and I just kind of flew off the handle. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Most of the guys that Im talking to is 18 to 25 (years old), and everything. Schultz would The Ohio supreme court heard arguments Wednesday in Johnston's latest attempt to win a wrongful imprisonment suit against the state. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. look at him. Although Linscott initially faced three charges of aggravated murder, each of which carried death-penalty specifications, he pleaded guilty in June 2009 to a first-degree misdemeanor of abusing a corpse. Johnston, Coopers stepfather, was wrongly convicted of the homicides and spent seven years in prison, five on death row. Please enter your email and password to sign in. here, what hed be doing. However, Johnstons conviction was overturned and no one else has They declined to comment. 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Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Books is a joint project of Rutgers School of Law and Rutgers School of Criminal Justice. behind bars.North said that law enforcement personnel involved in News Service by saying, I heard you got quite an earful from the McKnight, who wasnt wearing restraints, told The Logan Daily that he spends his time walking the track at the prison for exercise, helps the visually impaired in their day-to-day activities by working as an aid, and reads a lot. Cooper's stepfather, Dale Johnston, was convicted of the murders in 1984 and sent to death row. I really dont have feelings LOGAN Sitting in a prison conference room, Chester McKnight talked last week about the 1982 murders of Todd Schultz and Annette Cooper, confirming details of a book, Guilty by Popular Demand, about the homicides. I probably wont even make it, but I mean, you know, Ive been in and out of prison most of my life, and just like my attorney told The Columbus Dispatch, Ill end up dying in here.. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. This account has been disabled. I probably wont even make it, but I mean, you know, Ive been in and out of prison most of my life, and just like my attorney told The Columbus Dispatch, Ill end up dying in here.. ggregory@logandaily.com. Death penalty sought in 1982 murder case. everyone wants it solved. he said.Hocking County Sheriff Lanny North was involved in the case LOGAN, Ohio (AP) - Sandra Schultz's worst nightmare came. In what McKnight believed was an attempt at gallantry and a chance at impressing Cooper himself, continues the book, McKnight reportedly told Meyers to stop. brothers murder.When I grew up, wed have the run of the town, The occasion was the conviction of Dale N. Johnston. I always carried a gun a .22 caliber, McKnight said. The prosecutions most important evidence was a witnesss testimony that on the day of the murders he saw Johnston angrily ordering the two victims to get into his truck not far from the crime scene. Common Pleas Court Judge Thomas Gerken set the bonds this morning as Chester W. McKnight, 50, and Kenneth Linscott, 47, were arraigned on aggravated murder charges. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. We won't share it with anyone else. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Dale Johnston was sent to death row in 1984 for a double homicide he didnt commit. The author provides a highly readable history of the Logan case, following it all the way to the convictions of the actual murderers in 2008. until we get a conviction on it, North said. Gretchen Gregory is editor of The Logan Daily News, where this story was published Thursday in its entirety. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. police questioning. The men face the death penalty if convicted of the slayings of Todd L. Schultz, 19, and his fiance, Annette Cooper, 18, near Logan on Oct. 4, 1982. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. than she already is. You can always change this later in your Account settings. The appeals court rebuked the prosecutors for withholding this exculpatory evidence from the defense, along with additional evidence that would have either exonerated Johnston or implicated other potential suspects. she asked me why Annette was living with us. cant keep his hands off her, (referring to allegations of sexual If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Kovach, age 83, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Westlake Village. Learn more about merges. He is serving an unrelated 12-year prison sentence for sex crimes against children. Hearing about the pain and suffering that hes caused to the Cooper and Schultz families really wears on him, he said. Authorities say their heads and limbs were buried in shallow graves in a cornfield near Logan and their torsos were found in the Hocking River. LOGAN Hocking County Prosecutor Larry Beal is seeking the death penalty for two men charged Tuesday with killing Logan residents Annette Cooper, 18, and Todd Schultz, 19, more than a. Matter of fact they changed Halloween, you know. Would you like to receive our daily news? Richard Allinson is the former editor and publisher of Criminal Justice Press. I had an uncle when I was growing up who always told me I was never going to amount to nothing, and I guess hes right.. Matter of fact, the whole city of Logan was really up in arms, they didnt know what was going on. Monday, December 2nd 2019. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Chester McKnight and Kenneth Linscott were arrested on Tuesday charged with aggravated murder inconnection with the 1982 slayings of Todd Schultz and his fiancee, Annette Cooper, 10TV's. 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