Samantha Shirl Freels, 52, of Ludlow Falls, Ohio, died on January 12, 2018. She worked as a digital sales specialist with Cox Media Group and was remembered by family, friends and colleagues; survivors include her children and grandchildren.

On the afternoon of January 12 a snowstorm was underway when Samantha was found dead in her car after it went off the road. Investigators concluded she had been fatally shot in the vehicle. Her husband, Randy Freels, who had a history of threatening behavior, was arrested later that day at the couple’s home after police discovered he had disposed of the handgun in a nearby creek. Randy was later found guilty of Samantha’s murder and sentenced to 18 years to life; the trial included testimony that he lied about his whereabouts on the day she died and emotional statements from Samantha’s family describing her as the heart and soul of their family.

What details about Samantha’s life or the timeline that haven’t been widely reported might help readers remember her or come forward with information?