John T. Scott Arrested for Murder in Lancaster Homicide
Second suspect charged with abuse of a corpse in fatal shooting case
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A death investigation in Lancaster has led to two arrests after police found a body in a wooded area off South Maple Street.
Officers responded to the 700 block of South Maple Street around 1 p.m. on August 9 for a well-being check. Later that day, investigators located the body of an unidentified male in a shallow grave around 4:30 p.m. The coroner ruled the death a homicide caused by a gunshot wound.
Late Saturday night, John T. Scott, 44, of Laurelville, was arrested and charged with murder.
Holly L. McDaniel, 45, of Columbus, was also arrested and faces a fifth-degree felony charge of abuse of a corpse.
Authorities confirmed the victim and suspects were known to each other, and said this was not a random act of violence. The victim’s identity has not yet been released.
