Coroner identifies three people found dead in suspected murder-suicide in Medina

By Evan MacDonald

MEDINA, Ohio – The three people found dead last week in a Medina condo have been identified as a couple and a 12-year-old girl.

William Nemeth, 63; Michelle Nemeth, 47; and Mieya Daniel, 12, were found dead Sept. 18 at the Pinewood Estate condominium complex, Medina County Coroner Neil Grabenstetter said Friday.

The girl was Michelle Nemeth's adopted daughter from a previous marriage.

All three died of gunshot wounds, Grabenstetter said. Detectives said Saturday that they believe the three died in a suspected murder-suicide.

"Preliminary investigation makes it most likely the male victim did the shooting, but the police and the [state Bureau of Criminal Investigation] are still investigating," Grabenstetter said.

It's unclear when the three died. Dental records were used to identify them, Grabenstetter said.

Detectives have not released any additional information.

Neighbors said Saturday that they were stunned by the deaths. The man and woman who lived in the condo where the bodies were found were quiet, but could often be seen walking their dogs around the complex, neighbors said.