A 59-year-old Ohio man has been convicted of killing his longtime girlfriend during an argument at their home. Prosecutors said the man strangled the victim with his forearm before fleeing the state with stolen cash. A jury has now found him guilty, and he could spend the rest of his life in prison when he is sentenced later this year.
Ohio Man Convicted of Killing Longtime Girlfriend
Randall Grinwis, 59, was found guilty by a jury in Ottawa County in connection with the 2024 death of his girlfriend, Donna Hyma, 63.
According to court records, the jury convicted Grinwis of:
- Second-degree murder
- Larceny between $1,000 and $20,000
Authorities said Hyma and Grinwis had been in a relationship for about 20 years before the deadly incident.
Victim Found Dead After Welfare Check
The case began on January 1, 2024, when deputies from the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call requesting a welfare check.
The call concerned a home in the 200 block of Patti Place in Zeeland Township, located roughly 165 miles northwest of Detroit…