Wadsworth, Ohio, was still in the early bloom of spring 2018 when tragedy struck. Margaret Douglas, just shy of her 100th birthday, was found dead in her home — the victim of a violent crime that left the community stunned.
Margaret was fiercely independent, living alone after her husband’s passing. When family hadn’t heard from her in days, police and loved ones began searching. That night, her nephew made the devastating discovery — Margaret’s body hidden in a closet.
The investigation led police from false leads to a chilling truth. Seventeen-year-old Gavon Ramsay had secretly entered her home, recorded her without her knowledge, and attacked her when she woke. Evidence found on his phone, in his home, and in a disturbing journal sealed the case.
Ramsay was tried as an adult and sentenced to life without parole. For Margaret’s family, justice brought no comfort — only the memory of a remarkable woman taken far too soon.
“She was a wonderful woman,” her nephew said. “A great woman.”
