Michael Maisner, 66, of Summit Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, was reported missing by family after last being heard from on March 27, 2023. A welfare check at his Crestview Drive home turned up unusual writings on the walls and, during a subsequent search, a warm burn pit on the property containing suspected human bone fragments and fibers matching carpet missing from the house. Inside the residence investigators found a large section of carpet and padding removed from the front entry, a ceiling that appeared recently cleaned, blood splatter, cleaning supplies, and bleach-stained clothing.

Authorities identified 35-year-old Marisa Rodriguez living in Maisner’s attic; she said she was caring for his cats and had not seen him in weeks. Rodriguez was later located in New York driving Maisner’s missing Cadillac and charged with vehicle theft. Digital evidence recovered included internet searches about shooting and burning a body, photos and videos in an iCloud account showing Maisner with gunshot wounds and a revolver, and surveillance footage of purchases such as a gas can and chainsaw made with Maisner’s bank card. On June 16, 2023, Rodriguez was charged with first-degree murder, aggravated assault, abuse of a corpse, and related offenses and held without bond. The case received extensive attention because of the gruesome details and the digital links to Rodriguez.

Did anyone in Summit Township know Maisner or see unusual activity at the Crestview Drive home in late March 2023?