Family seeks justice for woman found dead after standoff

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A man accused of a lengthy standoff in June 2025 appeared in court for a final pre-trial hearing on Wednesday, July 1.

Back in June 2025, SWAT and police swarmed a house on Mini Court for a search warrant, eventually taking Shane Smith into custody. While searching the property, authorities found the remains of 39-year-old Nicole Slusser.

The Montgomery County Coroner has ruled her death “undetermined,” and there have been no charges related to her death…

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