Middletown Police have officially issued an arrest warrant for Brandon L. Davis, a 45-year-old man, in connection to the murder of a local woman, Asiah Slone, whose body was found this summer in a trash can. According to FOX19, Davis is wanted for conspiracy to aggravated murder. The body of 35-year-old Slone was discovered behind 1005 Centennial Avenue in Middletown after people searching for her came upon the gruesome find.
The involvement of Davis came to light during the continuing investigation of Slone's death. The Middletown Division of Police, in a post shared on their official Facebook page, urged those with any information on Davis's location to call 911 immediately. An earlier arrest has already been made in the case. Perry Hart, 58, was taken into custody on August 20 following reports that he told the Middletown police he had shot Slone once in the head. He now faces a litany of charges, including aggravated murder with a gun specification and kidnapping, laid out in a six-count indictment detailed by WCPO 9 Cincinnati.
Butler County Prosecutor Mike Gmoser, in light of the evidence, said that there seemed to be two bullet holes in the victim's skull, citing one with a bullet still lodged. This and other findings contributed to the charges pressed against Hart, who has had a bond set at $1.5 million. The bond set was overseen by Butler County Common Pleas Judge Michael Oster Jr., a detail also reported by WCPO 9 Cincinnati. Slone's identification was confirmed through DNA testing conducted by the Butler County Coroner's Office.
The case has generated growing concern within the community of Middletown, where the notion that one of their own could be implicated in such a heinous act is a chilling reminder of the proximity violence holds. The Middletown police have not to publicly share further specifics regarding the motive behind the murder or the connection between Davis and Slone. However, the public plea for information clearly indicates the importance of community cooperation in solving this case. In a statement obtained by The Middletown Division of Police, they urged the importance of any details that could lead to Davis's capture, emphasizing the role residents must play in ensuring justice for Asiah Slone.
