Paulding, Ohio—Murder suspect Matthew J. Dempsey was apprehended this morning around 11:30 a.m. (Ohio Time) during a traffic stop for a moving violation in Elko County, Nevada. Authorities in Carlin, Nevada reported there was a short standoff with Dempsey who was in possession of a .22 long rifle.
Dempsey subsequently surrendered without incident and was taken into custody. He is currently incarcerated in the Elko County Jail awaiting extradition. At this point, there is no timeline as to when Dempsey will be transported back to Paulding.
Paulding County Coroner Dr. Joseph Kuhn has received the preliminary autopsy report regarding Gina L. Mann. The report indicates multiple gunshot wounds as the cause of death.
“While processing the scene, Mrs. Mann’s body was wrapped in a blanket. To preserve evidence, her body was not disturbed to eliminate tainting forensic and physical evidence,” said Sheriff Jason K. Landers. “We let the medical examiners do their work to assist us. This is why no obvious sign of death was initially reported.”
This investigation remains under investigation. No other information will be released at this time.
If anyone has information regarding this investigation or any other crime, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 419-399-3791. You can also leave information via Facebook by searching Facebook/Paulding County Sheriff’s Office or view our website at www.pauldingohsheriff.com and leave an email for the Sheriff. You may also leave an anonymous tip via the website by scrolling to the bottom of any page and clicking on “send us an anonymous tip.”
