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Two Akron Men Charged After Human Remains Identified as Missing Canton Man

Anthony Fields and Kurth Conaway face felony charges after remains of Xavier Menefee, missing since August 2024, were found at a homeless encampment.

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Xavier Menefee was reported missing in 2024. His remains were found in Akron, Ohio, officials say.

Overview

  • Police discovered human remains in a trash bag and fire pit at a homeless encampment on Silver Avenue after responding to a fight on May 2, 2025.
  • The Summit County medical examiner confirmed the remains belonged to Xavier Menefee, a 21-year-old from Canton last seen in Akron on August 1, 2024.
  • Anthony Fields, 54, and Kurth Conaway, 34, were arrested and charged with fifth-degree felony abuse of a corpse on May 6, 2025.
  • Both suspects are currently in custody at the Summit County Jail with $5,000 bonds set, awaiting a grand jury review in the coming weeks.
  • Authorities are continuing their investigation and have urged anyone with additional information to contact the Akron Police Detective Bureau.