Crime
Stephen Chaney, Wanted in the Murder of Claudia Maria Leiva, on the Run After Removing Ankle Monitor and Skipping Court Date
Chaney was charged and arrested in October 2020 and posted bail.
Stephen D. Chaney, who is wanted for the murder of 21-year-old Claudia Maria Leiva, is now on the run after removing his ankle monitor and skipping his court appearance.
Chaney, 28, was charged with murder following the discovery of Leiva’s body near a dumpster at a condominium complex on West Rosamond Street in August 2020.
Authorities reported that Leiva had been fatally shot, and her body remained at the scene for several days before it was found.
Chaney was arrested in October 2020 and later posted bail, awaiting trial.
On October 8, 2024, after the jury for his trial had been selected, Chaney removed his ankle monitor and failed to show up in court.
Authorities are warning the public that the suspect is still at large and is actively being sought.
If anyone has any information about Stephen Chaney’s location, they are urged to contact local law enforcement immediately.
Photos of the suspect have been circulated to assist in the search.
Crime
Justice for Reyna Dunlap – Who killed her?
Family Seeks Answers After Maryland Woman Found Deceased in Abandoned Cleveland Home
The family of Reyna Dunlap is seeking answers after she was found deceased in an abandoned home in Cleveland, Ohio. Her mother, Karen Lesley Walker, is pleading for information, stating that her daughter did not have a known history of drug use and was originally from Maryland.
According to Walker, she has no information on where her daughter was staying in the months of November and December, nor any understanding of why she was in Cleveland at the time of her death.
Dunlap’s personal belongings, including her phone, wallet, and identification, were missing from the scene, leaving her family desperate for answers.
In an emotional appeal, Walker expressed her heartbreak and urged the public for assistance. “My daughter was found alone with no phone or personal items. I have no idea why she was in Cleveland or where she had been staying. Please, if anyone has any information, I need your help,” she stated.
Carmen L. Golden-Walker, a family member, also called for support, requesting prayers and assistance in sharing Dunlap’s story. “My heart is broken. I’m asking all my prayer warriors to uplift our family with hope, peace, and strength as my sister-in-love searches for answers about the unexpected loss of her daughter, my niece, Reyna Dunlap,” Golden-Walker wrote. “She was full of life and had so much ahead of her. We are seeking any information that could help us understand what happened.”
Dunlap, a native of the Washington, D.C./Maryland area, was found without identification or any means of communication, further deepening the mystery surrounding her death.
Her family is asking anyone with information or connections in the Cleveland area to come forward and help shed light on the circumstances that led to this tragic discovery.
“We are grateful for any assistance during this devastating time,” the family stated.
Anyone with information related to Reyna Dunlap’s whereabouts prior to her passing, or any details regarding the discovery of her body, is urged to contact local authorities or reach out to the family directly.
If you know anything, and want to be anonymous call the tip line (216) 252-7463.