John Whittecar was found dead in a ditch on North Rymers Road in Port Clinton, Ohio, on August 4, 2022. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office identified him and an autopsy determined the cause of death was a gunshot wound; the sheriff’s office said foul play was suspected and described the investigation as ongoing.

Authorities have not released Whittecar’s age, gender, or ethnicity, and no arrests or suspects have been named. The sheriff’s office has asked anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone has information about John Whittecar, his movements before August 4, 2022, or saw anything near North Rymers Road that day, please share what you know with the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office.