Crime Solvers Central
CSC
271 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
John Kraicinsky death by force case profile photo

John Kraicinsky

Case from Marion County, OH dated Jul 19, 1989

Victim Details

John Kraicinsky

February 11, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Marion County

OH

1989-07-19

John

Kraicinsky

Brown

5'09-5'10

Approximately 140 lbs

07/20/2026


Area Body Found:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On July 19, 1989, the body of John Kraicinsky was discovered in Flat Run Creek, located near the Marion and Morrow County line in Marion County, Ohio. Kraicinsky's remains were found behind a residence on Harding Highway East, and the circumstances of his death have remained a mystery. Initial efforts to identify the body were unsuccessful, and the case eventually went cold due to the lack of substantial leads.

In 2021, after more than three decades, the Marion County Sheriff's Office, ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for John Kraicinsky, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (1)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Cold Case Update: Marion County homicide victim ID'd after 30 years

    • Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Has anyone else been following the Kraicinsky case since the big DNA breakthrough in 2021? I can’t... ...Read More
    04/24/2024
    Wow, this case is such a gut-wrenching mystery. I've been following the developments about John Krai... ...Read More
    12/21/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for John Kraicinsky

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Ohio

    Cornell Sanders death by force case in Cincinnati, OH

    Cornell Sanders

    Death: Feb 23, 2012
    Cornell Sanders, a 19-year-old from Cincinnati, Ohio, was tragically killed on February 23, 2012. Th T ...Read More
    Craig Bryan Simpson death by force case in Lima, OH

    Craig Bryan Simpson

    Death: Oct 09, 2000
    Craig Bryan Simpson, a 46-year-old Black male, was tragically shot and killed on October 9, 2000, in i ...Read More
    Mohamud Khalif Mohamed death by force case in Columbus, OH

    Mohamud Khalif Mohamed

    Death: Dec 26, 2016
    On December 26, 2016, 19-year-old Mohamud Khalif Mohamed, a Black male, was fatally shot at his resi s ...Read More
    Gabriel E. Mejia death by force case in Hamilton, OH

    Gabriel E. Mejia

    Death: Jun 03, 2015
    Gabriel E. Mejia, a 14-year-old Hispanic male from Hamilton, Ohio, tragically passed away on June 3, 3 ...Read More
    John Smoot death by force case in Toledo, OH

    John Smoot

    Death: Jun 13, 2026
    A sense of normalcy was shattered on a Saturday morning in Toledo, Ohio, when 53-year-old John Wayne n ...Read More
    Ke’Sean McClarin death by force case in Cleveland, OH

    Ke’Sean McClarin

    Death: Sep 17, 2020
    Ke'Sean Martez McClarin, a 20-year-old male from Cleveland, Ohio, tragically passed away on Septembe b ...Read More
    Darcy Ivory death by force case in Toledo, OH

    Darcy Ivory

    Death: Mar 13, 2020
    Darcy Ivory, a 45-year-old man from Toledo, OH, tragically passed away on March 13, 2020. He was fou o ...Read More