Crystal Dawn Burchett, 39, of Circleville, Ohio, was found shot to death on July 26, 2021, in Morgan County, Ohio. Her body and that of 36-year-old Steven Sturgill Jr. were discovered in the woods near the Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area after both had been reported missing by family members; preliminary autopsies confirmed gunshot wounds for both victims.

A 43-year-old man from Sidney, Ohio, Brian J. Weimert, was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated murder in connection with the killings. Bond was set at $1 million and a preliminary hearing was scheduled for August 2, 2021; a grand jury could issue an indictment that would send the matter to the Morgan County Court of Common Pleas. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources conducted the search and investigation that led to the discovery and arrest.

The rural location and circumstances drew significant community attention. If anyone has information about Crystal, Steven, or the events leading up to July 26, 2021, please share what is known.