Charlotte Ross was found severely injured in a parking lot on March 30, 2000, at 2:56 a.m. A newspaper delivery driver discovered her and emergency crews took her to Massillon Community Hospital; she was later airlifted to Akron General Hospital where she died in surgery at 9:00 a.m. The medical examiner determined cause of death as exsanguination and shock associated with blunt force trauma to the pelvis.

Investigators concluded Ross had likely been transported to the parking lot and left there by unknown person or persons, and she may have been redressed at that location. At the time, Ross lived in Akron and had no known ties to the Canal Fulton community where she was found.

If anyone was in the area that night or has information about who might have transported or left her there, please come forward with tips.