Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
302 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Forum Posts for Stephen Antonio Dukes:
Be respectful. Abuse of these forums will not be tolerated.

Stephen Antonio Dukes, 26, was fatally shot in the driveway of his Sheffield Village apartment complex on August 5, 2016, after arriving home in the early morning hours. Investigators say Dukes was shot multiple times with a .40 caliber weapon that was never recovered. Evidence at the scene included Dukes’ DNA on a cellphone and sunglasses identified as belonging to Devonte A. Randleman, and a Ruger P89 9 mm pistol found inside Dukes’ residence bearing Randleman’s DNA.

Devonte A. Randleman, 24, of Elyria was charged with aggravated murder, tampering with evidence and multiple counts including murder, felonious assault, aggravated robbery and aggravated burglary. Prosecutors argued Randleman and an unnamed accomplice attempted to rob Dukes’ home and that attempt resulted in the shooting. The defense said Randleman was in Sandusky for a family birthday and that the scene had been staged. A jury found Randleman guilty on all counts and he was sentenced to life without parole. Dukes’ family said they felt relief the case was resolved and frustration that Randleman had been released early from prison for a prior offense.

Does anyone have information about Dukes’ movements that night or the alleged accomplice?