Carnell Sledge
Carnell Sledge and Kate Brown
📍 Rocky River Reservation, Ohio
🏛️ Cleveland Metroparks Police Department
Case Summary
Carnell Sledge and Kate Brown were brutally murdered on June 4, 2019, in a public park in Ohio. Despite being in a busy area, their killings went unnoticed, and no one heard or saw anything unusual. Law enforcement has explored several theories but remains without leads, leaving their families desperate for justice.
Timeline of Events
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2019-06-04
16:00Meeting Arranged
Carnell texts Kate to meet up at the park.
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2019-06-04
17:00Meeting Time
Kate and Carnell meet on a park bench.
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2019-06-04
17:18Discovery of Bodies
Kayakers discover the bodies of Kate and Carnell.
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2019-06-04
EveningInitial Police Response
Police conduct an investigation and hold a press conference.
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2024-10-02
N/ACase Revisited
The case featured in Netflix's 'Unsolved Mysteries'.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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Theories
Lead #1Involvement of a jealous ex-boyfriend considered.
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Community Impact
Lead #2Carnell worked with special needs children.
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Family Perspectives
Lead #3Families continue to seek justice.
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Media Attention
Lead #4Case highlighted on popular streaming platform.
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Local Law Enforcement
Lead #5Cleveland Metroparks Police still pursuing leads.
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Case Information
Case Type:
Homicide
Status:
Open
Case Number:11
Started:June 4, 2019 at 4:00 PM
Last Updated:July 3, 2025