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Warren Double Homicide Probe Expands as Victim’s Car Fire Investigated as Arson

Police have not determined whether the car fire is connected to the killings.

Overview

  • Richard Bunch Jr. and Wendy Miller were found fatally shot inside a parked car on the 2500 block of Jackson Street late Saturday, each with multiple gunshot wounds, according to police reports.
  • The Warren Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division has not identified any suspects and is seeking tips to Detective Frank Tempesta at 330-841-2651 or the anonymous line at 330-841-2914.
  • On Tuesday evening, a 2003 Honda Accord registered to Miller was found fully engulfed in flames in a nearby driveway, melting siding and prompting evacuations of five occupants, including three minors, as well as a neighbor.
  • Warren fire officials requested the Ohio State arson investigator, and authorities are treating the blaze as an arson case under active review.
  • Relatives told reporters they believe the shooting was targeted, and Miller’s daughter publicly urged that whoever is responsible be taken off the streets.