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Ohio Mother Charged with Murder After 8-Year-Old Son Found Dead in Attic

Police discovered Martonio Wilder's body following a missing person report; mother and her partner face serious charges.

  • Lashanda Wilder reported her son Martonio missing on June 28, leading to a police search.
  • Martonio's body was found in a trash bag in the attic, with evidence of neck compression.
  • Wilder and her partner, Johnna Lowe, were arrested and charged with obstruction; Wilder also faces a murder charge.
  • An Amber Alert was issued for Wilder's other two children, who were found safe shortly after.
  • Wilder and Lowe were uncooperative during the investigation and were held on significant bonds.
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