Marlina Annette Medrano, 46, was killed on May 12, 2017, at the Pine Kirk Care Center in Kirkersville, Ohio. A nurse at the facility, Medrano died after an attack by a gunman who also killed coworker Cindy Krantz, a nurse’s aide, and Kirkersville Chief Steven Eric DiSario. The shooter was identified as Thomas Hartless.

Medrano and Hartless had a violent, tumultuous relationship. In the months before the attack she filed multiple police reports and protection orders against him; those measures did not prevent the fatal incident. On the day of the shooting Hartless entered the care center, took two people hostage and then carried out the killings.

Medrano is remembered by colleagues and the community for her caring nature and dedication to patients. The case raised questions about the protection orders and how to better safeguard victims of domestic violence. If anyone knew Marlina, her routines, or has information about the events leading up to May 12, please come forward.