Detectives Discover Woman's Body In Her Roommate's Shed

Discovery and Initial Investigation

• 💡 On March 15, 2014, Michelle Johnson, 21, was reported missing by her mother, leading to the discovery of her body in a shed in Stow, Ohio.
• 📌 Michelle's roommate, 45-year-old Roxanne Buck, was the last person seen with her and quickly became the prime suspect.
• 🧠 Roxanne's initial statements were vague and calm, despite the gravity of the situation, immediately raising detective suspicions.

Interrogation and Inconsistencies

• ⚠️ Roxanne, a drug addict, provided a weak alibi, claiming she was out purchasing drugs and visiting a friend.
• 🔪 Michelle's autopsy revealed 32 stab wounds, while Roxanne had suspicious hand injuries she attributed to an aluminum can.
• 💬 Roxanne's emotional detachment upon learning of Michelle's death further fueled detective suspicions.

Mounting Forensic Evidence

• 🔬 Detectives found Roxanne's footprint in blood in the garage and 32 blood spots in her bedroom.
• 🧬 Roxanne's DNA was found under Michelle's fingernails, indicating a violent struggle.
• 🚗 Later, Michelle's blood was also discovered in Roxanne's car and on her bag, directly linking Roxanne to the crime.

Denial and Conviction

• 🚫 Despite overwhelming evidence, Roxanne repeatedly denied involvement, even when confronted with forensic proof.
• ⚖️ Roxanne Buck was charged with murder and tampering with evidence.
• ✅ On October 21, 2014, she was sentenced to 15 years to life for murder and an additional 3 years for tampering with evidence.