Savannah Keaton, 31, was shot and killed on February 26, 2026, at a residence in Maysel, a community in Clay County, West Virginia. Authorities found Keaton inside the home with an apparent gunshot wound and she was already deceased when officers arrived. Keaton was identified as being from Massillon, Ohio.

Investigators focused on Richard Grad of Maysel as the suspect. Police said Grad and Keaton knew one another well, had been living together, and shared a child. According to a criminal complaint, Grad told investigators the two had a verbal argument during which he allegedly retrieved a shotgun and shot Keaton. Grad reportedly left the residence but later surrendered after a gas station employee said he had admitted killing someone.

Grad was charged with first-degree murder, arraigned, and taken to the Central Regional Jail as the investigation continued. If anyone knew Savannah, Richard Grad, or observed the Maysel area around February 26, 2026, please share what you know.