Timothy Maust, 26, of Ashland, Ohio, was fatally shot during a home invasion at the Almond Tree Inn on June 10, 2019. He lived at the Inn with Elizabeth Bunnell, who was injured in the attack. The intruders entered the residence and demanded payment for methamphetamine allegedly received by Timothy and Elizabeth; when payment was not made, one of the intruders opened fire.

Four suspects were identified: Michael Watson (17 at the time), Samuel Castle (17), Tyler Morris (17) and Gregory Kuzawa II (18). Michael Watson is reported to have fired the shots, and Tyler Morris is reported to have planned the crime; Castle and Kuzawa II were described as accomplices. The suspects were charged with aggravated murder, conspiracy to commit aggravated murder, aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery, and attempted aggravated murder; they were apprehended and held in juvenile detention centers during proceedings.

This case drew attention because of the perpetrators’ ages and the alleged drug-debt motive. If anyone knew Timothy, Elizabeth Bunnell, or has information about the June 10, 2019 home invasion at the Almond Tree Inn, please share what you know.