Deathbed confession solves Copley murder case from 2002

For more than two decades, a murder in Copley remained unsolved.

But that finally changed following an unusual “deathbed confession” to the killing, according to police.

“It’s definitely not something you see very often. It’s the first time I’ve seen it,” said Detective Mike Yovanno.

Detectives learned of the shocking revelation last November, which led to several more months of investigating. The case is now considered closed with the murder of 28-year-old Stephen Lindsey labeled as solved.

According to Yovanno, the man who shot and killed Lindsey was Neil Anderson, who was 20 at the time of the murder and 41 when he died in 2023.

“The person has been identified. We’re confident that he’s the one who committed the murder,” Yovanno said…

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