Christina Ann Ruhl-Farnsworth was 23 when she died on September 14, 2021, in Sadsbury Township, near Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania. Her death was ruled a homicide from a gunshot wound to the head. Christina grew up in the area, attended Cochranton High School, and enjoyed riding her 4-wheeler and spending time with her daughter, Zoey Cora Farnsworth.

Police charged 27-year-old Daryl S. Gillespie, who had been married to Christina and was reported to be experiencing marital problems, in connection with the shooting. Investigators say Gillespie admitted to shooting Christina while she was in bed; surveillance video and cell tower records placed him at the scene. Christina’s 3-year-old daughter was reportedly sleeping nearby and was not physically harmed.

Anyone who knew Christina or who has information about the events surrounding her death is asked to come forward.