CANTON, Ohio (WJW) — A 33-year-old man is in the Stark County jail, accused of murder after the disappearance of a man FOX 8 featured in Monday’s missing segment.
Officials said 26-year-old Ryan Godbey was last seen on June 22. At the time, police reported Godbey had disappeared under suspicious circumstances.
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Now, according to Canton police, new evidence has led them to believe that Godbey has died. However, his body has not yet been found, police said.
According to a news release, Daniel Mattay, 33, faces several charges related to the case, including murder.
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“Unfortunately, new evidence has led our agency to transition the case from a missing person to a homicide investigation. While Mr. Godbey has not yet been located, the new evidence makes it clear that he is deceased and that Mr. Mattay is responsible,” Canton Police Chief John Gabbard is quoted in a news release.
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