Asia Michelle Burton DeWalt, 35, of Shiloh, Ohio, was found dead in her home on March 25, 2025, with a gunshot wound to the chest. Authorities were notified by her husband, Dustin DeWalt, who said he discovered her and reported that she had been struggling with mental health issues; he also said she had asked him to put the children on the school bus that morning so they would not see her distressed. An autopsy was scheduled and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation into the circumstances of her death.

Asia pursued human services after earning an associate’s degree from North Central State College and was remembered by family and community members for kindness, a love of reading, and an interest in Asian culture and anime. No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified in connection with her death as the investigation continues.

If anyone knew Asia or has information about what happened that morning, please share details with the Richland County Sheriff’s Office.